Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Linden-McKinley Panthers (Columbus, OH) and the visiting East Tigers (Columbus, OH), saw Linden-McKinley's basketball squad overcome East by a tally of 56-47.

With the victory, Linden-McKinley improves its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Centennial (Columbus, OH) to confront the Stars in a Columbus City - North challenge on Friday, January 20. The Stars come into the challenge with a record of 5-8.

Next up, the Tigers confront the Beechcroft Cougars (Columbus, OH) in a Columbus City - North test, on Tuesday, January 17. East will attempt to advance on its 2-9 season record. The Cougars go into the test with a 4-6 record after their 49-42 league loss to Whetstone (Columbus, OH).