In Monday's non-league match, the visiting Van Wert Cougars basketball team scored a decisive 57-32 triumph over the St. John's Bluejays.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Coldwater Cavaliers (Coldwater, OH) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 22. Van Wert will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record. The Cavaliers enter the match with a 4-3 record after their 52-28 league win over New Knoxville (New Knoxville, OH).

With the defeat, St. John's moves to 1-8 on the year. The Bluejays host Paulding (Paulding, OH) to meet the Panthers in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 3. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 1-6. Paulding won 48-43 in their recent league match against Antwerp (Antwerp, OH)