Columbus Wildcats (Columbus Junction, IA) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Lone Tree Lions (Lone Tree, IA), 57-53 in a league match.

With the victory, Columbus upgrades its record to 4-6 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Winfield-Mt. Union (Winfield, IA) to face the Wolves in a SEI - North match on Friday, January 24. The Wolves enter the match with a record of 7-5.

The Lions now sport a 3-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Winfield-Mt. Union for a SEI - North match on Tuesday, January 14. Lone Tree will face a Wolves squad coming off a 63-48 non-league loss to Holy Trinity Catholic (Fort Madison, IA). The Wolves record now stands at 7-5.