In Friday's league match, the visiting Ruston Bearcats basketball team scored a good 80-61 triumph over the Pineville Rebels.

In their next game, the Bearcats meet the Catholic-B.R. Bears (Baton Rouge, LA) in a non-league match, on Monday, January 15. Ruston will attempt to better on its 12-7 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 11-7 record after their 50-49 non-league win over Walker (Walker, LA).

With the defeat, Pineville moves to 13-2 on the year. The Rebels travel to Beau Chene (Arnaudville, LA) to meet the Gators in a non-league match on Saturday, January 13. The Gators enter the match with a record of 13-9. Beau Chene lost 79-57 in their recent non-league match against Northwest (Opelousas, LA)