In Monday's non-league test, the Natchitoches Central Chiefs (Natchitoches, LA) basketball squad knocked off the host Negreet Indians (Negreet, LA), by a score of 71-59.

Next, the Chiefs clash with the Benton Tigers (Benton, LA) in a 5A District 1 outing, on Tuesday, January 28. Natchitoches Central will attempt to upgrade on its 19-7 season record. The Tigers enter the outing with a 18-17 record after their 59-56 non-league win over Quitman (Quitman, LA).

The Indians (20-8) will now prepare for their outing against Stanley (Logansport, LA). The Panthers enter the B District 3 outing with a 18-13 record. In their last outing, Stanley ran past Evans (Evans, LA), 68-43, in a non-league outing.