Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the East Tigers (Columbus, OH) and the visiting Mifflin Punchers (Columbus, OH), saw East's basketball squad hold off Mifflin by a tally of 45-44.

With the victory, East improves its record to 8-3 on the campaign. The Tigers host Centennial (Columbus, OH) to confront the Stars in a challenge on Friday, February 9. The Stars come into the challenge with a record of 7-7. Centennial won 22-19 in their recent non-league challenge against Eastmoor Academy (Columbus, OH)