North Vermilion Patriots (Maurice, LA) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Westminster Academy Crusaders (Opelousas, LA), 53-15 in a non-league match.

With the victory, North Vermilion upgrades its record to 16-1 on the year. The Patriots host Berwick (Berwick, LA) to face the Panthers in a non-league match on Monday, January 13. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 13-7. Berwick won 36-26 in their recent non-league match against GEO Next Generation (Baton Rouge, LA)

The Crusaders now sport a 6-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Bell City for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 14. Westminster Academy will face a Bruins squad coming off a 56-30 non-league win over Glenmora (Glenmora, LA). The Bruins record now stands at 15-3.