The Mifflin Punchers (Columbus, OH) basketball nipped the host Linden-McKinley Panthers (Columbus, OH), 54-49 in Tuesday's league test.

The Punchers (12-6) will now prepare for their challenge against East (Columbus, OH). The Tigers come into the Columbus City - North challenge with a 3-13 record. In their last challenge, East nipped Centennial (Columbus, OH), 58-48, in a league challenge.

Next up, the Panthers confront the Northland Vikings (Columbus, OH) in a Columbus City - North challenge, on Friday, February 3. Linden-McKinley will attempt to improve on its 8-9 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 11-6 record after their 66-59 league win over Whetstone (Columbus, OH).