Vermilion Catholic Eagles (Abbeville, LA) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Highland Baptist Christian Bears (New Iberia, LA), 46-40 in a league match.

With the victory, Vermilion Catholic advances its record to 8-3 on the year. The Eagles host Ascension Episcopal (Lafayette, LA) to meet the in a 1A District 6 match on Friday, January 24. The enter the match with a record of 11-9.

The Bears now own a 7-17 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Westminster Christian Academy for a 1A District 6 match on Friday, January 24.