Catholic - N.I. Panthers (New Iberia, LA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host West St. Mary Wolfpack (Baldwin, LA), 41-37 in a league bout.

With the win, Catholic - N.I. upgrades its record to 14-5 on the season. The Panthers travel to Ascension Episcopal (Lafayette, LA) to clash with the in a 2A District 8 bout on Tuesday, January 9. The go into the bout with a record of 10-11.

Next up, the Wolfpack clash with the Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy Eagles (Youngsville, LA) in a 2A District 8 bout, on Tuesday, January 9. West St. Mary will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 6-10 record after their 64-42 league loss to Franklin (Franklin, LA).