The Independence Tigers basketball squad (Independence, LA), lost 48-36 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Central Private Redhawks (Baker, LA)

With the victory, Central Private advances its record to 2-0 on the year. The Redhawks travel to Pine Prairie (Pine Prairie, LA) to meet the Panthers in a non-league battle on Saturday, November 23. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 1-2. Pine Prairie lost 56-16 in their recent non-league battle against Port Barre (Port Barre, LA)

The Tigers now own a 0-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Pearl River for a non-league battle on Tuesday, November 26. Independence will meet a Rebels squad coming off a 75-45 non-league win over Holden (Holden, LA). The Rebels record now stands at 1-0.