Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Hudson Pirates (Hudson, IA) and the host Columbus Sailors (Waterloo, IA), saw Hudson's basketball squad wallop Columbus by a tally of 69-44.

With the victory, Hudson improves its record to 10-3 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Oelwein (Oelwein, IA) to confront the Huskies in a North Iowa Cedar - East challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Huskies come into the challenge with a record of 5-4.

Next up, the Sailors confront the Aplington-Parkersburg Falcons (Parkersburg, IA) in a North Iowa Cedar - East challenge, on Monday, January 16. Columbus will attempt to improve on its 5-10 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 10-2 record after their 50-30 league win over Denver (Denver, IA).