Dodson Panthers (Dodson, LA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting LaSalle Tigers (Olla, LA), 49-38 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Dodson upgrades its record to 3-9 on the season. The Panthers host Calvin (Calvin, LA) to play the Cougars in a C District 2 bout on Friday, January 20. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 5-4.

Next up, the Tigers play the Northwood Gators (Lena, LA) in a 1A District 3 bout, on Friday, January 20. LaSalle will attempt to upgrade on its 3-17 season record. The Gators go into the bout with a 20-4 record after their 46-43 non-league loss to Alexandria (Alexandria, LA).