Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Linden-McKinley Panthers (Columbus, OH) and the host Beechcroft Cougars (Columbus, OH), saw Linden-McKinley's basketball squad hold off Beechcroft by a tally of 57-55.

With the victory, Linden-McKinley improves its record to 15-6 on the campaign. The Panthers host Whetstone (Columbus, OH) to confront the Braves in a Columbus City - North challenge on Friday, February 9. The Braves come into the challenge with a record of 4-15. Whetstone lost 57-46 in their recent league challenge against Northland (Columbus, OH)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Northland Vikings (Columbus, OH) in a Columbus City - North challenge, on Friday, February 9. Beechcroft will attempt to improve on its 9-11 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 15-3 record after their 57-46 league win over Whetstone (Columbus, OH).