In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting St. James Wildcats basketball team scored a good 70-61 triumph over the Ascension Catholic Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the South Terrebonne Gators (Bourg, LA) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 13. St. James will attempt to move on its 7-6 season record. The Gators enter the match with a 2-11 record after their 60-35 non-league loss to Central Catholic (Morgan City, LA).

With the defeat, Ascension Catholic moves to 3-9 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to St. John (Plaquemine, LA) to meet the Eagles in a 1A District 8 match on Friday, January 12. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 2-10. St. John won 52-47 in their recent non-league match against False River (New Roads, LA)