A.J. Ellender Patriots (Houma, LA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host West Jefferson Buccaneers (Harvey, LA), 39-18 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, A.J. Ellender upgrades its record to 2-4 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Eleanor McMain (New Orleans, LA) to play the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Friday, December 1. The Mustangs come into the bout with a record of 6-2. Eleanor McMain won 56-16 in their recent non-league bout against Cohen (New Orleans, LA)

Next up, the Buccaneers play the Landry Buccaneers (New Orleans, LA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 2. West Jefferson will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record. The Buccaneers come into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 78-10 non-league loss to Edna Karr (New Orleans, LA).