Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, TX) and the visiting Schulenburg Shorthorns (Schulenburg, TX), saw Columbus's basketball squad overcome Schulenburg by a tally of 66-47.

With the victory, Columbus improves its record to 11-5 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Industrial (Vanderbilt, TX) to confront the Cobras in a 3A Region IV District 25 challenge on Tuesday, January 2. The Cobras come into the challenge with a record of 8-9. Industrial won 52-34 in their recent non-league challenge against Louise (Louise, TX)

Next up, the Shorthorns confront the Varsity Opponent (, ) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 2. Schulenburg will attempt to improve on its 7-13 season record. The come into the challenge with a 210-769 record after their 72-55 league loss to Shabach Christian Academy Blue (Landover, MD).