Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Pine Raiders (Franklinton, LA) and the visiting Amite Warriors (Amite, LA), saw Pine's basketball squad hold off Amite by a count of 54-47.

With the victory, Pine upgrades its record to 12-13 on the campaign. The Raiders host Bogalusa (Bogalusa, LA) to play the Lumberjacks in a 3A District 7 challenge on Monday, January 29. The Lumberjacks come into the challenge with a record of 3-12.

Next up, the Warriors play the French Settlement Lions (French Settlement, LA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 29. Amite will attempt to upgrade on its 8-12 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 25-3 record after their 89-46 league win over Northlake Christian (Covington, LA).