Van Buren Black Knights (Van Buren, OH) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Ridgemont Golden Gophers (Mount Victory, OH), 62-58 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Van Buren upgrades its record to 12-6 on the year. The Black Knights travel to Perry (Lima, OH) to face the Commodores in a non-league match on Wednesday, February 5. The Commodores enter the match with a record of 3-13. Perry won 46-44 in their recent league match against Cory-Rawson (Rawson, OH)

The Golden Gophers now sport a 13-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Vanlue for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4. Ridgemont will face a Wildcats squad coming off a 63-35 league loss to Leipsic (Leipsic, OH). The Wildcats record now stands at 2-15.