Columbian Tornadoes (Tiffin, OH) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Perkins Pirates (Sandusky, OH), 39-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Columbian upgrades its record to 2-1 on the season. The Tornadoes host Sandusky (Sandusky, OH) to play the Blue Streaks in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 25. The Blue Streaks go into the bout with a record of 7-0.

Next up, the Pirates play the Margaretta Polar Bears (Castalia, OH) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 25. Perkins will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Polar Bears go into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 37-35 non-league loss to Clyde (Clyde, OH).