In Thursday's league match, the host Barbe Buccaneers basketball team scored a tight 55-54 triumph over the Lafayette Lions.

In their next game, the Buccaneers meet the Merryville Panthers (Merryville, LA) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 20. Barbe will attempt to better on its 17-4 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 7-6 record after their 43-39 non-league win over Church Point (Church Point, LA).

With the defeat, Lafayette moves to 15-6 on the year. The Lions travel to Barbe (Lake Charles, LA) to meet the Buccaneers in a 5A District 3 match on Friday, January 20. The Buccaneers enter the match with a record of 17-4. Barbe won 55-54 in their recent league match against Lafayette (Lafayette, LA)