Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, WI) and the host Laconia Spartans (Rosendale, WI), saw Columbus's basketball squad overcome Laconia by a tally of 71-61.

With the victory, Columbus improves its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Fall River (Fall River, WI) to confront the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 22. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 8-0. Fall River won 77-33 in their recent league challenge against Montello (Montello, WI)

Next up, the Spartans confront the Markesan Hornets (Markesan, WI) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 22. Laconia will attempt to improve on its 2-5 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 4-3 record after their 59-44 league win over Cambria-Friesland (Cambria, WI).