KIPP Columbus Jaguars (Columbus, OH) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Cristo Rey Cougar (Columbus, OH), 63-40 in a league bout.

With the win, KIPP Columbus upgrades its record to 7-4 on the season. The Jaguars host Columbus Academy (Gahanna, OH) to clash with the Vikings in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 3. The Vikings go into the bout with a record of 15-2. Columbus Academy won 66-25 in their recent non-league bout against Columbus International (Columbus, OH)

Next up, the Cougar clash with the Horizon Science Academy Hawks (Columbus, OH) in a United bout, on Saturday, February 3. Cristo Rey will attempt to upgrade on its 4-14 season record. The Hawks go into the bout with a 9-11 record after their 55-49 league win over Patriot Prep Academy (Columbus, OH).