The New Heights Christian Academy Cougars (Joplin, MO) basketball edged the host Columbus Titans (Columbus, KS), 46-40 in Friday's non-league bout.

The Cougars now possess a 1-0 record. They play next when they travel to Baxter Springs for a non-league bout on Monday, December 16.

With the loss, Columbus falls to 1-2 on the campaign. The Titans host Cherryvale (Cherryvale, KS) to play the Chargers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 17. The Chargers go into the bout with a record of 1-1. Cherryvale 0-0 in their recent non-league bout against Olpe (Olpe, KS)