Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Byrd Yellow Jackets (Shreveport, LA) and the visiting Benton Tigers (Benton, LA), saw Byrd's basketball squad overcome Benton by a tally of 54-45.

With the victory, Byrd improves its record to 7-14 on the campaign. The Yellow Jackets travel to Parkway (Bossier City, LA) to play the Panthers in a 5A District 1 challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 12-13. Parkway lost 52-50 in their recent league challenge against Southwood (Shreveport, LA)

Next up, the Tigers play the Southwood Cowboys (Shreveport, LA) in a 5A District 1 challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Benton will attempt to improve on its 10-11 season record. The Cowboys come into the challenge with a 16-9 record after their 52-50 league win over Parkway (Bossier City, LA).