The L.W. Higgins Hurricanes basketball squad (Marrero, LA), was nudged 55-50 in Wednesday's league battle with the visiting John Ehret Patriots (Marrero, LA)

With the victory, John Ehret advances its record to 7-14 on the year. The Patriots host Bonnabel (Kenner, LA) to meet the Bruins in a 5A District 10 battle on Friday, January 31. The Bruins enter the battle with a record of 19-11. Bonnabel won 72-59 in their recent league battle against West Jefferson (Harvey, LA)

The Hurricanes now own a 3-20 record. They put it on the line next when they host Riverdale for a 5A District 10 battle on Friday, January 31. L.W. Higgins will meet a Rebels squad coming off a 72-50 league loss to East Jefferson (Metairie, LA). The Rebels record now stands at 7-7.