In Friday's non-league test, the Van Wert Cougars (Van Wert, OH) basketball squad got by the host Crestview Knights (Convoy, OH), by a final score of 57-52.

Next, the Cougars clash with the Wayne Trace Raiders (Haviland, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 6. Van Wert will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record. The Raiders go into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 76-63 non-league loss to Lincolnview (Van Wert, OH).

With the loss, Crestview falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Knights travel to Shawnee (Lima, OH) to play the Indians in a non-league bout on Friday, December 5. The Indians come into the test with a record of 1-1. Shawnee won 79-50 in their recent non-league test against Elida (Elida, OH)