In Thursday's league test, the Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, WI) basketball squad got by the host Lodi Blue Devils (Lodi, WI), by a score of 53-50.

Next, the Cardinals clash with the Luther Prep Phoenix (Watertown, WI) in a non-league test, on Saturday, February 1. Columbus will attempt to improve on its 7-10 season record. The Phoenix come into the test with a 13-3 record after their 72-65 non-league win over Winnebago Lutheran Academy (Fond du Lac, WI).

The Blue Devils (10-8) will now prepare for their test against Columbus (Columbus, WI). The Cardinals come into the Capitol - North test with a 7-11 record. In their last test, Columbus was nipped by Luther Prep (Watertown, WI), 54-50, in a non-league test.