Van Buren Warriors beat the Columbus Wildcats 57–48 in a tense, back-and-forth high school basketball game. Jace Duncan earned Player of the Game honors with big rebounds and clutch plays as the Warriors pulled away late in the fourth quarter.

The arena buzzed with energetic commentary and colorful announcers as both teams traded leads. Key contributors included Duncan, Simmons, Wesley, and Leffler in a packed, physical matchup that came down to the final minutes.