Natchitoches Central Chiefs (Natchitoches, LA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Captain Shreve Gators (Shreveport, LA), 70-50 in a league bout.

With the win, Natchitoches Central upgrades its record to 12-7 on the season. The Chiefs travel to Haughton (Haughton, LA) to play the Buccaneers in a 5A District 1 bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Buccaneers go into the bout with a record of 18-6. Haughton won 42-35 in their recent league bout against Airline (Bossier City, LA)

Next up, the Gators play the Airline Vikings (Bossier City, LA) in a 5A District 1 game, on Tuesday, January 31. Captain Shreve will attempt to move on its 6-8 season record. The Vikings enter the game with a 10-12 record after their 42-35 league loss to Haughton (Haughton, LA).