Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Columbus Grove Bulldogs (Columbus Grove, OH) and the visiting Patrick Henry Patriots (Hamler, OH), saw Columbus Grove's basketball squad hold off Patrick Henry by a tally of 53-47.

With the victory, Columbus Grove improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Van Wert (Van Wert, OH) to confront the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 1-6. Van Wert lost 75-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Lima Central Catholic (Lima, OH)

Next up, the Patriots confront the Napoleon Wildcats (Napoleon, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 23. Patrick Henry will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 5-1 record after their 58-50 league win over Bowling Green (Bowling Green, OH).