Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Columbia Raiders (Columbia Station, OH) and the visiting Firelands Falcons (Oberlin, OH), saw Columbia's basketball squad hold off Firelands by a tally of 65-59.

With the victory, Columbia improves its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Raiders travel to Keystone (La Grange, OH) to confront the Wildcats in a Lorain County 8 challenge on Friday, January 6. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 4-5. Keystone won 64-62 in their recent league challenge against Clearview (Lorain, OH)

Next up, the Falcons confront the Black River Pirates (Sullivan, OH) in a Lorain County 8 challenge, on Friday, January 6. Firelands will attempt to improve on its 1-7 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 6-5 record after their 71-44 league win over Wellington (Wellington, OH).