Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, WI) and the visiting Belleville Wildcats (Belleville, WI), saw Columbus's basketball squad hold off Belleville by a tally of 65-58.

With the victory, Columbus improves its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Marshall (Marshall, WI) to play the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 9. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 1-3. Marshall lost 80-54 in their recent non-league challenge against Lake Mills (Lake Mills, WI)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Poynette Pumas (Poynette, WI) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 9. Belleville will attempt to improve on its 1-4 season record. The Pumas come into the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 62-52 non-league win over Wisconsin Heights (Mazomanie, WI).