Oberlin The Phoenix (Oberlin, OH) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Columbia Raiders (Columbia Station, OH), 59-58 in a league bout.

With the win, Oberlin upgrades its record to 5-7 on the season. The The Phoenix host Black River (Sullivan, OH) to clash with the Pirates in a Lorain County 8 bout on Friday, January 13. The Pirates go into the bout with a record of 6-7. Black River lost 71-62 in their recent league bout against Brookside (Sheffield, OH)

Next up, the Raiders clash with the Clearview Clippers (Lorain, OH) in a Lorain County 8 bout, on Friday, January 13. Columbia will attempt to upgrade on its 5-3 season record. The Clippers go into the bout with a 6-5 record after their 59-48 league win over Wellington (Wellington, OH).