Van Wert Cougars (Van Wert, OH) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Kalida Wildcats (Kalida, OH), 57-44 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Van Wert advances its record to 2-4 on the year. The Cougars host Celina (Celina, OH) to face the Bulldogs in a Western Buckeye match on Friday, December 20. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 1-2.

The Wildcats now own a 1-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Patrick Henry for a non-league match on Friday, December 20.