The Block Bears topped the host Monterey Wolves basketball team by a final score of 59-43 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bears face the St. Joseph's - Plaucheville Eagles (Plaucheville, LA) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 5. Block will attempt to move on its 6-7 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 8-15 record after their 64-62 non-league win over Grant (Dry Prong, LA).

With the defeat, Monterey moves to 9-8 on the year. The Wolves travel to Rapides (Lecompte, LA) to encounter the Mustangs in a B District 5 outing on Tuesday, January 9. The Mustangs go into the outing with a record of 12-7. Rapides won 63-61 in their recent non-league outing against Oakdale (Oakdale, LA)