West Monroe Rebels (West Monroe, LA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host West Ouachita Chiefs (West Monroe, LA), 71-43 in a league bout.

With the win, West Monroe upgrades its record to 12-8 on the season. The Rebels travel to Ouachita Parish (Monroe, LA) to clash with the Lions in a 5A District 2 bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 14-14. Ouachita Parish won 62-60 in their recent league bout against Ruston (Ruston, LA)

Next up, the Chiefs clash with the Ouachita Parish Lions (Monroe, LA) in a 5A District 2 bout, on Friday, February 2. West Ouachita will attempt to upgrade on its 8-19 season record.