The East Tigers basketball squad (Columbus, OH), was outscored 53-41 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Linden-McKinley Panthers (Columbus, OH)

With the victory, Linden-McKinley advances its record to 9-7 on the year. The Panthers host Columbus International (Columbus, OH) to meet the Lions in a Columbus City - North battle on Tuesday, January 21. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 13-3. Columbus International won 71-27 in their recent league battle against Northland (Columbus, OH)

The Tigers now own a 1-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Centennial for a Columbus City - North battle on Tuesday, January 21. East will meet a Stars squad coming off a 72-29 league win over Beechcroft (Columbus, OH). The Stars record now stands at 10-1.