Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Vinton Lions (Vinton, LA) and the host Basile Bearcats (Basile, LA), saw Vinton's basketball squad hold off Basile by a tally of 40-34.

With the victory, Vinton improves its record to 2-13 on the campaign. The Lions travel to DeQuincy (DeQuincy, LA) to play the Tigers in a 2A District 5 challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 2-5.

Next up, the Bearcats play the Opelousas Catholic Vikings (Opelousas, LA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Basile will attempt to improve on its 0-10 season record.