Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Natchitoches Central Chiefs (Natchitoches, LA) and the host Byrd Yellow Jackets (Shreveport, LA), saw Natchitoches Central's basketball squad overcome Byrd by a tally of 59-46.

With the victory, Natchitoches Central improves its record to 9-6 on the campaign. The Chiefs host Airline (Bossier City, LA) to confront the Vikings in a 5A District 1 challenge on Friday, January 13. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 8-8. Airline lost 75-46 in their recent league challenge against Parkway (Bossier City, LA)

Next up, the Yellow Jackets confront the Southwood Cowboys (Shreveport, LA) in a 5A District 1 challenge, on Friday, January 13. Byrd will attempt to improve on its 7-7 season record. The Cowboys come into the challenge with a 13-6 record after their 51-33 league loss to Haughton (Haughton, LA).