Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Ruston Bearcats (Ruston, LA) and the visiting Ouachita Parish Lions (Monroe, LA), saw Ruston's basketball squad hold off Ouachita Parish by a count of 48-41.

With the victory, Ruston upgrades its record to 7-6 on the campaign. The Bearcats host West Ouachita (West Monroe, LA) to play the Chiefs in a 5A District 2 challenge on Friday, January 27. The Chiefs come into the challenge with a record of 1-11.

Next up, the Lions play the West Ouachita Chiefs (West Monroe, LA) in a 5A District 2 challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Ouachita Parish will attempt to upgrade on its 10-13 season record. The Chiefs come into the challenge with a 1-11 record after their 57-38 league loss to West Monroe (West Monroe, LA).