The East Tigers basketball squad (Columbus, OH), was nudged 57-56 in Monday's league battle with the visiting Centennial Stars (Columbus, OH)

With the victory, Centennial advances its record to 13-3 on the year. The Stars host Northland (Columbus, OH) to meet the Vikings in a Columbus City - North battle on Tuesday, January 28. The Vikings enter the battle with a record of 12-3. Northland won 80-34 in their recent league battle against Whetstone (Columbus, OH)

The Tigers now own a 7-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Beechcroft for a Columbus City - North battle on Tuesday, January 28. East will meet a Cougars squad coming off a 72-63 non-league loss to Western Hills (Cincinnati, OH). The Cougars record now stands at 6-10.