Hanover Central Wildcats (Cedar Lake, IN) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Whiting Oilers (Whiting, IN), 53-22 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hanover Central upgrades its record to 7-1 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Kankakee Valley (Wheatfield, IN) to play the Kougars in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 6. The Kougars come into the bout with a record of 1-0.

Next up, the Oilers play the River Forest Ingots (Hobart, IN) in a bout, on Wednesday, December 7. Whiting will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record.