Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Linden-McKinley Panthers (Columbus, OH) and the visiting Northland Vikings (Columbus, OH), saw Linden-McKinley's basketball squad overcome Northland by a tally of 49-37.

With the victory, Linden-McKinley improves its record to 14-6 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Beechcroft (Columbus, OH) to confront the Cougars in a Columbus City - North challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 9-10. Beechcroft lost 58-56 in their recent league challenge against Whetstone (Columbus, OH)

Next up, the Vikings confront the Whetstone Braves (Columbus, OH) in a Columbus City - North challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Northland will attempt to improve on its 14-3 season record. The Braves come into the challenge with a 4-14 record after their 58-56 league win over Beechcroft (Columbus, OH).