Columbus Cougars (Columbus, MT) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Joliet J Hawks (Joliet, MT), 57-30 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Columbus upgrades its record to 12-4 on the season. The Cougars host Park City (Park City, MT) to clash with the Panthers in a B District 4 bout on Saturday, February 10. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 2-10. Park City lost 48-35 in their recent non-league bout against Shields Valley (Clyde Park, MT)

Next up, the J Hawks clash with the Shields Valley Rebels (Clyde Park, MT) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 10. Joliet will attempt to upgrade on its 5-11 season record. The Rebels go into the bout with a 5-10 record after their 48-35 non-league win over Park City (Park City, MT).