The Van Wert Cougars basketball team (Van Wert, OH), was routed 75-45 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds (Lima, OH)

The Thunderbirds now sport a 5-0 record. They put it on the line next when they host Shawnee for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 28. Lima Central Catholic will battle a Indians team coming off a 48-46 non-league loss to Coldwater (Coldwater, OH). The Indians record now stands at 5-3.

The Cougars (1-6) will now prepare for their battle against Columbus Grove (Columbus Grove, OH). The Bulldogs come into the non-league battle with a 3-0 record. In their last battle, Columbus Grove trounced Patrick Henry (Hamler, OH), 53-47, in a non-league battle.