Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Rapides Mustangs (Lecompte, LA) and the host Bolton Bears (Alexandria, LA), saw Rapides's basketball squad hold off Bolton by a tally of 71-69.

With the victory, Rapides improves its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Pitkin (Pitkin, LA) to play the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 19. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 14-7. Pitkin lost 74-32 in their recent non-league challenge against Alexandria (Alexandria, LA)

Next up, the Bears play the Northwood Gators (Lena, LA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 17. Bolton will attempt to improve on its 1-7 season record. The Gators come into the challenge with a 11-0 record after their 71-43 non-league win over Atlanta (Atlanta, LA).