Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Columbus Cougars (Columbus, MT) and the visiting Joliet J Hawks (Joliet, MT), saw Columbus's basketball squad wallop Joliet by a tally of 55-15.

With the victory, Columbus improves its record to 6-2 on the campaign.

Next up, the J Hawks play the Shields Valley Rebels (Clyde Park, MT) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 13. Joliet will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record. The Rebels come into the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 66-34 league win over Gardiner (Gardiner, MT).