Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Ruston Bearcats (Ruston, LA) and the host Jonesboro-Hodge Tigers (Jonesboro, LA), saw Ruston's basketball squad overcome Jonesboro-Hodge by a tally of 53-40.

With the victory, Ruston improves its record to 17-1 on the campaign. The Bearcats host West Monroe (West Monroe, LA) to confront the Rebels in a 5A District 2 challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Rebels come into the challenge with a record of 7-6. West Monroe lost 66-62 in their recent non-league challenge against Carroll (Monroe, LA)

Next up, the Tigers confront the Lakeview Gators (Campti, LA) in a 2A District 3 challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Jonesboro-Hodge will attempt to improve on its 4-6 season record.