Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Bunkie Panthers (Bunkie, LA) and the visiting Jena Giants (Jena, LA), saw Bunkie's basketball squad overcome Jena by a tally of 45-35.

With the victory, Bunkie improves its record to 10-9 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Caldwell Parish (Columbia, LA) to confront the Spartans in a 3A District 2 challenge on Friday, January 13. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 11-5.

Next up, the Giants confront the Bolton Bears (Alexandria, LA) in a 3A District 2 challenge, on Friday, January 13. Jena will attempt to advance on its 1-8 season record. The Bears go into the test with a 3-9 record after their 58-50 league win over Buckeye (Buckeye, LA).