The Columbus Wildcats basketball team (Columbus Junction, IA), was toppled 63-47 in Saturday's league battle with the visiting Pekin Panthers (Packwood, IA)

The Panthers now possess a 7-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hillcrest Academy for a SEI - North battle on Tuesday, January 23. Pekin will confront a Ravens team coming off a 67-50 league win over Lone Tree (Lone Tree, IA). The Ravens record now stands at 10-5.

The Wildcats (1-9) will now prepare for their battle against Wapello (Wapello, IA). The Indians come into the SEI - North battle with a 6-8 record. In their last battle, Wapello beat Cardinal (Eldon, IA), 76-55, in a non-league battle.