In Tuesday's league test, the Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, TX) basketball squad trounced the host Hallettsville Brahmas (Hallettsville, TX), by a final score of 66-42.

Next, the Cardinals clash with the Palacios Sharks (Palacios, TX) in a 3A Region IV District 25 test, on Friday, January 3. Columbus will attempt to upgrade on its 1-0 season record.

The Brahmas (5-15) will now prepare for their test against Tidehaven (El Maton, TX). The Tigers come into the 3A Region IV District 25 test with a 0-1 record. In their last test, Tidehaven was overwhelmed by Industrial (Vanderbilt, TX), 45-33, in a league test.