Highland Baptist Christian Bears (New Iberia, LA) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Gueydan Bears (Gueydan, LA), 35-31 in a league match.

With the victory, Highland Baptist Christian upgrades its record to 2-9 on the year. The Bears host Vermilion Catholic (Abbeville, LA) to face the Eagles in a 1A District 6 match on Tuesday, January 21. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 10-3.

The Bears now sport a 0-16 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Centerville for a non-league match on Thursday, January 16. Gueydan will face a Bulldogs squad coming off a 64-33 league loss to Covenant Christian Academy (Houma, LA). The Bulldogs record now stands at 2-9.