Columbia Eagles (Columbia, IL) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Salem Wildcats (Salem, IL), 48-39 in a league match.

With the victory, Columbia advances its record to 19-4 on the year. The Eagles travel to Marissa/Coulterville (Marissa, IL) to meet the Meteors in a non-league match on Saturday, February 1. The Meteors enter the match with a record of 14-6. Marissa/Coulterville won 33-15 in their recent non-league match against Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL)

The Wildcats now own a 13-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host Roxana for a Cahokia - Mississippi match on Monday, February 3. Salem will meet a Shells squad coming off a 38-32 non-league win over Lincolnwood (Raymond, IL). The Shells record now stands at 11-13.