Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Willow Lions (New Orleans, LA) and the host South Plaquemines Hurricanes (Buras, LA), saw Willow's basketball squad hold off South Plaquemines by a tally of 47-43.

With the victory, Willow improves its record to 8-7 on the campaign. The Lions host Lutcher (Lutcher, LA) to confront the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 5. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 6-9. Lutcher won 67-62 in their recent non-league challenge against Ascension Christian (Gonzales, LA)

Next up, the Hurricanes confront the Ascension Christian (Gonzales, LA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 5. South Plaquemines will attempt to improve on its 7-12 season record. The come into the challenge with a 6-9 record after their 67-62 non-league loss to Lutcher (Lutcher, LA).