Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Columbia Eagles (Columbia, IL) and the visiting Salem Wildcats (Salem, IL), saw Columbia's basketball squad knock off Salem by a count of 56-40.

With the victory, Columbia upgrades its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Valmeyer (Valmeyer, IL) to play the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 11. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 3-2. Valmeyer won 35-29 in their recent league challenge against Marissa/Coulterville (Marissa, IL)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Newton Eagles (Newton, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 11. Salem will attempt to upgrade on its 5-4 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 5-4 record after their 50-32 non-league win over Flora (Flora, IL).