Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Columbus Cougars (Columbus, MT) and the host Roundup Panthers (Roundup, MT), saw Columbus's basketball squad trounce Roundup by a score of 68-23.

With the victory, Columbus improves its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Cougars host Hardin (Hardin, MT) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 9. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 3-2.

Next up, the Panthers play the Huntley Project Red Devils (Worden, MT) in a B District 4B challenge, on Saturday, January 3. Roundup will attempt to improve on its 0-4 season record. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a 4-0 record after their 59-57 league win over Red Lodge (Red Lodge, MT).