Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, TX) and the host Palacios Sharks (Palacios, TX), saw Columbus's basketball squad wallop Palacios by a tally of 51-26.

With the victory, Columbus improves its record to 14-7 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Edna (Edna, TX) to play the Cowboys in a 3A Region IV District 25 challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Cowboys come into the challenge with a record of 6-7. Edna won 65-44 in their recent league challenge against Yoakum (Yoakum, TX)

Next up, the Sharks play the Hallettsville Brahmas (Hallettsville, TX) in a 3A Region IV District 25 challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Palacios will attempt to improve on its 9-17 season record. The Brahmas come into the challenge with a 11-13 record after their 51-47 league win over Tidehaven (El Maton, TX).