Jefferson Wildcats (Delphos, OH) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Van Wert Cougars (Van Wert, OH), 63-50 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Jefferson upgrades its record to 9-1 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Miller City (Miller City, OH) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 3. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 5-3.

Next up, the Cougars play the Lincolnview Lancers (Van Wert, OH) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 29. Van Wert will attempt to upgrade on its 6-4 season record. The Lancers come into the bout with a 6-4 record after their 54-35 non-league loss to Miller City (Miller City, OH).