Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Cusick Panthers (Cusick, WA) and the visiting Columbia Lions (Hunters, WA), saw Cusick's basketball squad wallop Columbia by a tally of 74-45.

With the victory, Cusick improves its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host Selkirk (Ione, WA) to confront the Rangers in a 1B Northeast challenge on Thursday, January 12. The Rangers come into the challenge with a record of 3-9. Selkirk won 57-56 in their recent league challenge against Republic (Republic, WA)

Next up, the Lions confront the Northport Mustangs (Northport, WA) in a 1B Northeast challenge, on Wednesday, January 11. Columbia will attempt to improve on its 4-7 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 6-4 record after their 62-53 league win over Inchelium (Inchelium, WA).