Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Van Buren Black Knights (Van Buren, OH) and the visiting Hardin Northern Polar Bears (Dola, OH), saw Van Buren's basketball squad overcome Hardin Northern by a tally of 60-43.

With the victory, Van Buren improves its record to 4-6 on the campaign. The Black Knights travel to Riverdale (Mt. Blanchard, OH) to confront the Falcons in a Blanchard Valley challenge on Friday, January 13. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 2-8. Riverdale won 57-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Ridgemont (Mount Victory, OH)

Next up, the Polar Bears confront the Ada Bulldogs (Ada, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 14. Hardin Northern will attempt to improve on its 3-7 season record.