The Ouachita Parish Lions tipped the host Ruston Bearcats basketball team by a final score of 57-56 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Lions face the West Monroe Rebels (West Monroe, LA) in a 5A District 2 game, on Friday, January 13. Ouachita Parish will attempt to move on its 8-9 season record. The Rebels enter the game with a 7-7 record after their 65-41 league loss to Ruston (Ruston, LA).

With the defeat, Ruston moves to 18-2 on the year. The Bearcats travel to Pineville (Pineville, LA) to face the Rebels in a 5A District 2 game on Tuesday, January 17. The Rebels enter the game with a record of 13-6. Pineville lost 64-63 in their recent league game against Alexandria (Alexandria, LA)