Riverdale Rebels (Jefferson, LA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Eleanor McMain Mustangs (New Orleans, LA), 47-35 in a league bout.

With the win, Riverdale upgrades its record to 12-5 on the campaign. The Rebels host Booker T. Washington (New Orleans, LA) to confront the Lions in a 4A District 9 challenge on Monday, January 30. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 2-5.

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Willow Lions (New Orleans, LA) in a 4A District 9 challenge, on Monday, January 30. Eleanor McMain will attempt to improve on its 8-4 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 2-10 record after their 63-17 league loss to Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (Kenner, LA).