In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Natchitoches Central Chiefs basketball team scored a good 54-44 triumph over the Benton Tigers.

In their next game, the Chiefs meet the Parkway Panthers (Bossier City, LA) in a 5A District 1 match, on Friday, January 20. Natchitoches Central will attempt to better on its 10-6 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 19-5 record after their 57-29 league win over Haughton (Haughton, LA).

With the defeat, Benton moves to 9-8 on the year. The Tigers host Airline (Bossier City, LA) to meet the Vikings in a 5A District 1 match on Friday, January 20. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 9-8. Airline won 65-27 in their recent league match against Southwood (Shreveport, LA)