Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Columbus Wildcats (Columbus Junction, IA) and the visiting Lone Tree Lions (Lone Tree, IA), saw Columbus's basketball squad knock off Lone Tree by a count of 70-61.

With the victory, Columbus upgrades its record to 2-10 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Winfield-Mt. Union (Winfield, IA) to play the Wolves in a SEI - North challenge on Friday, January 26. The Wolves come into the challenge with a record of 13-1. Winfield-Mt. Union won 64-56 in their recent non-league challenge against WACO (Wayland, IA)

Next up, the Lions play the Pekin Panthers (Packwood, IA) in a SEI - North challenge, on Friday, January 26. Lone Tree will attempt to upgrade on its 6-10 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 8-8 record after their 77-24 non-league loss to Pella Christian (Pella, IA).