Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the McDonogh 35 Roneagles (New Orleans, LA) and the visiting Amite Warriors (Amite, LA), saw McDonogh 35's basketball squad hold off Amite by a tally of 55-50.

With the victory, McDonogh 35 improves its record to 8-12 on the campaign. The Roneagles host John Ehret (Marrero, LA) to confront the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 6-8. John Ehret lost 63-56 in their recent non-league challenge against Central (Baton Rouge, LA)

Next up, the Warriors confront the Pine Raiders (Franklinton, LA) in a 3A District 7 challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Amite will attempt to improve on its 5-9 season record.