Glen Oaks Panthers (Baton Rouge, LA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting St. Joseph's Academy Redstickers (Baton Rouge, LA), 53-51 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Glen Oaks upgrades its record to 11-8 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Central (Baton Rouge, LA) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Monday, January 9. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 1-8. Central lost 49-29 in their recent non-league bout against Episcopal (Baton Rouge, LA)

Next up, the Redstickers play the St. Michael Warriors (Baton Rouge, LA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 10. St. Joseph's Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record.