Southwood Cowboys (Shreveport, LA) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Benton Tigers (Benton, LA), 60-56 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Southwood upgrades its record to 14-14 on the year. The Cowboys host Natchitoches Central (Natchitoches, LA) to face the Chiefs in a non-league match on Friday, January 10. The Chiefs enter the match with a record of 15-7. Natchitoches Central won 76-27 in their recent non-league match against Anacoco (Anacoco, LA)

The Tigers now sport a 20-15 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to West Monroe for a non-league match on Friday, January 10.