Patterson Lumberjacks (Patterson, LA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting St. James Wildcats (St. James, LA), 56-54 in a league bout.

With the win, Patterson upgrades its record to 5-6 on the season. The Lumberjacks host Donaldsonville (Donaldsonville, LA) to clash with the Tigers in a 3A District 8 bout on Friday, January 27. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 3-9.

Next up, the Wildcats clash with the Donaldsonville Tigers (Donaldsonville, LA) in a 3A District 8 bout, on Tuesday, January 24. St. James will attempt to upgrade on its 9-6 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 3-9 record after their 51-41 league loss to E.D. White (Thibodaux, LA).