Cincinnati Christian Cougars (Fairfield, OH) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Emmanuel Christian Academy Lions (Springfield, OH), 78-58 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Cincinnati Christian upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Cougars host Miami Valley Christian Academy (Cincinnati, OH) to play the Lions in a non-league bout on Friday, December 15. The Lions come into the bout with a record of 3-2. Miami Valley Christian Academy won 70-42 in their recent league bout against North College Hill (Cincinnati, OH)

Next up, the Lions play the Graham Local Falcons (St. Paris, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 12. Emmanuel Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Falcons come into the bout with a 3-1 record after their 64-24 league loss to Indian Lake (Lewistown, OH).