The NorthWood Panthers routed the visiting Columbia City Eagles basketball team by a final score of 70-44 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Wawasee Warriors (Syracuse, IN) in a Northern Lakes game, on Friday, January 6. NorthWood will attempt to move on its 9-2 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 4-6 record after their 55-43 non-league loss to Woodlan (Woodburn, IN).

With the defeat, Columbia City moves to 7-5 on the year. The Eagles travel to Bellmont (Decatur, IN) to face the Braves in a Northeast 8 game on Saturday, January 7. The Braves enter the game with a record of 7-5. Bellmont won 54-30 in their recent non-league game against South Adams (Berne, IN)