Kennedy Cougars (New Orleans, LA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Landry Buccaneers (New Orleans, LA), 56-39 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Kennedy upgrades its record to 16-11 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Morris Jeff (New Orleans, LA) to play the Pelicans in a 3A District 9 bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Pelicans come into the bout with a record of 2-15. Morris Jeff lost 50-31 in their recent non-league bout against Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy (Avondale, LA)

Next up, the Buccaneers play the Belle Chasse Cardinals (Belle Chasse, LA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 2. Landry will attempt to upgrade on its 16-12 season record.