Benton Tigers (Benton, LA) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Byrd Yellow Jackets (Shreveport, LA), 61-58 in a league bout.

With the victory, Benton upgrades its record to 10-9 on the campaign. The Tigers host Southwood (Shreveport, LA) to play the Cowboys in a 5A District 1 bout on Friday, January 5. The Cowboys come into the bout with a record of 12-5. Southwood won 74-64 in their recent league bout against Parkway (Bossier City, LA)

Next up, the Yellow Jackets play the Parkway Panthers (Bossier City, LA) in a 5A District 1 bout, on Friday, January 5. Byrd will attempt to move on its 3-11 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 8-8 record after their 74-64 league loss to Southwood (Shreveport, LA).