In Friday's league test, the Columbus Wildcats (Columbus Junction, IA) basketball squad got by the visiting Wapello Indians (Wapello, IA), by a score of 54-51.

Next, the Wildcats encounter the Pekin Panthers (Packwood, IA) in a SEI - North test, on Thursday, January 2. Columbus will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Panthers come into the test with a 3-3 record after their 71-39 league loss to Hillcrest Academy (Kalona, IA).

The Indians (0-6) will now prepare for their test against Winfield-Mt. Union (Winfield, IA). The Wolves come into the SEI - North test with a 4-3 record. In their last test, Winfield-Mt. Union was nipped by Mediapolis (Mediapolis, IA), 51-47, in a league test.