In Thursday's league match, the host Van Wert Cougars basketball team scored a good 44-34 triumph over the Defiance Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Marion Local Flyers (Maria Stein, OH) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 17. Van Wert will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record. The Flyers enter the match with a 7-1 record after their 52-49 league win over St. Henry (St. Henry, OH).

With the defeat, Defiance moves to 1-7 on the year. The Bulldogs host Kenton (Kenton, OH) to meet the Wildcats in a Western Buckeye match on Thursday, January 12. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 3-6.