Elton Indians (Elton, LA) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Lake Arthur Tigers (Lake Arthur, LA), 42-40 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Elton advances its record to 4-15 on the year. The Indians host North Vermilion (Maurice, LA) to face the Patriots in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 14. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 12-6.

The Tigers now own a 10-16 record. They put it on the line next when they host Hathaway for a non-league match on Monday, January 13. Lake Arthur will face a Hornets squad coming off a 89-53 non-league loss to Jennings (Jennings, LA). The Hornets record now stands at 17-26.