Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Elida Bulldogs (Elida, OH) and the host Van Wert Cougars (Van Wert, OH), saw Elida's basketball squad hold off Van Wert by a tally of 52-46.

With the victory, Elida improves its record to 14-6 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Jefferson (Delphos, OH) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 17. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 6-14. Jefferson lost 45-41 in their recent non-league challenge against Columbus Grove (Columbus Grove, OH)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Bath Wildcats (Lima, OH) in a Western Buckeye challenge, on Friday, February 23. Van Wert will attempt to improve on its 3-18 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 2-19 record after their 75-69 non-league loss to St. Henry (St. Henry, OH).