The Thomas Jefferson basketball squad (Gretna, LA), was nudged 55-50 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Willow Lions (New Orleans, LA)

With the victory, Willow advances its record to 9-12 on the year. The Lions host De La Salle (New Orleans, LA) to meet the Cavalier in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Cavalier enter the battle with a record of 14-8. De La Salle won 59-47 in their recent non-league battle against Donaldsonville (Donaldsonville, LA)

The now own a 9-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Pearl River for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 14. Thomas Jefferson will meet a Rebels squad coming off a 72-49 non-league loss to South Lafourche (Galliano, LA). The Rebels record now stands at 10-10.