Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Independence Tigers (Independence, LA) and the visiting Central Private Redhawks (Baker, LA), saw Independence's basketball squad hold off Central Private by a tally of 61-59.

With the victory, Independence improves its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Central Private (Baker, LA) to confront the Redhawks in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 1. The Redhawks come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Redhawks confront the Mt. Hermon Yellowjackets (Mt. Hermon, LA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, November 20. Central Private will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Yellowjackets enter the game with a 0-3 record after their 66-42 non-league loss to Kentwood (Kentwood, LA).