Discoverers Basketball Clubs Bow to Knights

Neither of Columbus High’s basketball teams could snap losing streaks last night.
The Discoverers boys lost their 10th straight in a 71-40 loss at Lincoln Southeast. Tanner Esch scored a team-high nine points for Columbus, which fell to 5-16 on the season.
The CHS girls were edged by the Knights 41-39. The Discoverers led 25-21 after three quarters, but were outscored 20-14 in the final period. Ayla Janssen’s 11 points led the Discoverers, who lost their fourth in a row, slipping to 7-15.
Both Columbus teams will play Papillion-La Vista in their home finales. The girls game is set for tomorrow at 7 p.m., with the boys contest Friday at 7 p.m.