Ruston Bearcats (Ruston, LA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting West Monroe Rebels (West Monroe, LA), 65-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Ruston upgrades its record to 18-1 on the season. The Bearcats host Ouachita Parish (Monroe, LA) to clash with the Lions in a 5A District 2 bout on Friday, January 13. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 7-9. Ouachita Parish won 88-67 in their recent league bout against Pineville (Pineville, LA)

Next up, the Rebels clash with the Ouachita Parish Lions (Monroe, LA) in a 5A District 2 bout, on Friday, January 13. West Monroe will attempt to upgrade on its 7-7 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 7-9 record after their 88-67 league win over Pineville (Pineville, LA).