St. Augustine Purple Knights (New Orleans, LA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Livingston Collegiate Academy Wolves (New Orleans, LA), 50-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, St. Augustine upgrades its record to 13-11 on the season. The Purple Knights host Holy Cross (New Orleans, LA) to face the Tigers in a 5A District 9 game on Tuesday, January 24. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 15-5. Holy Cross won 59-56 in their recent league game against Brother Martin (New Orleans, LA)

With the defeat, Livingston Collegiate Academy moves to 3-7 on the year. The Wolves host South Plaquemines (Buras, LA) to face the Hurricanes in a non-league game on Wednesday, February 1. The Hurricanes enter the game with a record of 7-11.