In Thursday's non-league match, the host Johnson Bayou Rebels basketball team scored a tight 41-35 triumph over the Vinton Lions.

In their next game, the Rebels face the South Cameron Tarpons (Creole, LA) in a C District 4 match, on Tuesday, January 9. Johnson Bayou will attempt to move on its 7-8 season record. The Tarpons enter the match with a 3-13 record after their 33-16 non-league loss to Basile (Basile, LA).

With the defeat, Vinton moves to 2-12 on the year. The Lions host DeQuincy (DeQuincy, LA) to face the Tigers in a 2A District 5 match on Tuesday, January 9. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 0-12. DeQuincy lost 86-2 in their recent non-league match against Evans (Evans, LA)