In Friday's non-league match, the host Mt. Carmel Cubs basketball team scored a tight 38-36 triumph over the Newman Greenies.

In their next game, the Cubs meet the Denham Springs Yellowjackets (Denham Springs, LA) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 16. Mt. Carmel will attempt to better on its 6-11 season record.

With the defeat, Newman moves to 7-11 on the year. The Greenies travel to St. Scholastica (Covington, LA) to meet the Doves in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 9. The Doves enter the match with a record of 14-4. St. Scholastica won 59-43 in their recent non-league match against Pine (Franklinton, LA)