Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Alexandria Trojans (Alexandria, LA) and the host Opelousas Tigers (Opelousas, LA), saw Alexandria's basketball squad overcome Opelousas by a tally of 43-34.

With the victory, Alexandria improves its record to 12-9 on the campaign. The Trojans host West Ouachita (West Monroe, LA) to play the Chiefs in a 5A District 2 challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Chiefs come into the challenge with a record of 4-12. West Ouachita won 66-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Choudrant (Choudrant, LA)

Next up, the Tigers play the Breaux Bridge Tigers (Breaux Bridge, LA) in a 4A District 5 challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Opelousas will attempt to improve on its 1-6 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 4-4 record after their 59-53 non-league loss to Catholic-B.R. (Baton Rouge, LA).