Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Columbus International Lions (Columbus, OH) and the visiting Cristo Rey Cougar (Columbus, OH), saw Columbus International's basketball squad wallop Cristo Rey by a tally of 68-29.

With the victory, Columbus International improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Lions host Linden-McKinley (Columbus, OH) to confront the Panthers in a Columbus City - North challenge on Friday, December 15. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 3-1. Linden-McKinley won 50-41 in their recent league test against Mifflin (Columbus, OH)

The Cougar now own a 2-4 record. They play next when they travel to Shekinah Christian for a non-league test on Saturday, December 16. Cristo Rey will encounter a Flames squad coming off a 52-36 league loss to Northside Christian (Westerville, OH). The Flames record now stands at 2-3.