Columbian Tornadoes (Tiffin, OH) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Perkins Pirates (Sandusky, OH), 71-68 in a league match.

With the victory, Columbian advances its record to 7-9 on the year. The Tornadoes travel to Bowling Green (Bowling Green, OH) to face the Bobcats in a non-league match on Saturday, January 25. The Bobcats enter the match with a record of 3-12. Bowling Green lost 59-47 in their recent league match against Ross (Fremont, OH)

The Pirates now own a 9-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Bay for a non-league match on Saturday, January 25. Perkins will face a Rockets squad coming off a 48-45 league loss to North Olmsted (North Olmsted, OH). The Rockets record now stands at 10-7.