Mangham Dragons (Mangham, LA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Epps Panthers (Epps, LA), 75-71 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Mangham upgrades its record to 1-3 on the season. The Dragons travel to West Ouachita (West Monroe, LA) to clash with the Chiefs in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 13. The Chiefs go into the bout with a record of 5-4. West Ouachita won 59-56 in their recent non-league bout against Mangham (Mangham, LA)

Next up, the Panthers clash with the St. Frederick Warriors (Monroe, LA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 15. Epps will attempt to upgrade on its 2-12 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 5-2 record after their 50-46 non-league win over Claiborne Christian (West Monroe, LA).