Van Buren Black Knights (Van Buren, OH) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host McComb Panthers (McComb, OH), 57-36 in a league bout.

With the victory, Van Buren upgrades its record to 1-2 on the campaign. The Black Knights travel to Ottawa-Glandorf (Ottawa, OH) to play the Titans in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 9. The Titans come into the bout with a record of 2-0. Ottawa-Glandorf won 45-40 in their recent non-league bout against Bluffton (Bluffton, OH)

Next up, the Panthers play the Ada Bulldogs (Ada, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 9. McComb will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 73-56 non-league loss to Fort Jennings (Fort Jennings, OH).