Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, WI) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Lodi Blue Devils (Lodi, WI), 54-14 in a league bout.

With the victory, Columbus upgrades its record to 13-6 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Luther Prep (Watertown, WI) to play the Phoenix in a Capitol - North bout on Tuesday, February 7. The Phoenix come into the bout with a record of 4-14. Luther Prep lost 52-38 in their recent non-league bout against Lake Country Lutheran (Hartland, WI)

Next up, the Blue Devils play the Markesan Hornets (Markesan, WI) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 4. Lodi will attempt to upgrade on its 5-15 season record. The Hornets come into the bout with a 7-11 record after their 38-35 league win over Fall River (Fall River, WI).