Haughton Buccaneers (Haughton, LA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Airline Vikings (Bossier City, LA), 63-57 in a league bout.

With the victory, Haughton upgrades its record to 9-10 on the campaign. The Buccaneers travel to Natchitoches Central (Natchitoches, LA) to play the Chiefs in a 5A District 1 bout on Friday, January 6. The Chiefs come into the bout with a record of 2-7. Natchitoches Central lost 43-32 in their recent league bout against Captain Shreve (Shreveport, LA)

Next up, the Vikings play the Captain Shreve Gators (Shreveport, LA) in a 5A District 1 bout, on Friday, January 6. Airline will attempt to upgrade on its 9-8 season record. The Gators come into the bout with a 14-2 record after their 43-32 league win over Natchitoches Central (Natchitoches, LA).