Columbia Central Lions (Columbia, TN) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Spring Hill Raiders (Columbia, TN), 48-35 in a league bout.

With the victory, Columbia Central upgrades its record to 12-7 on the campaign. The Lions host Hickman County (Centerville, TN) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 15-5. Hickman County won 52-50 in their recent league bout against East Hickman County (Lyles, TN)

Next up, the Raiders play the Coffee County Central Red Raiders (Manchester, TN) in a 4A District 9 bout, on Monday, February 5. Spring Hill will attempt to upgrade on its 2-17 season record. The Red Raiders come into the bout with a 13-11 record after their 47-36 league win over Warren County (McMinnville, TN).