Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, WI) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Lodi Blue Devils (Lodi, WI), 55-54 in a league bout.

With the victory, Columbus upgrades its record to 8-15 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Lakeside Lutheran (Lake Mills, WI) to play the Warriors in a Capitol - North bout on Friday, February 9. The Warriors come into the bout with a record of 10-11. Lakeside Lutheran lost 47-34 in their recent non-league bout against Stoughton (Stoughton, WI)

Next up, the Blue Devils play the Poynette Pumas (Poynette, WI) in a Capitol - North bout, on Thursday, February 8. Lodi will attempt to upgrade on its 9-13 season record. The Pumas come into the bout with a 12-10 record after their 60-49 league loss to Lake Mills (Lake Mills, WI).