Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Collegiate (Baton Rouge, LA) and the host St. Helena College and Career Academy Hawks (Greensburg, LA), saw Collegiate's basketball squad hold off St. Helena College and Career Academy by a tally of 48-47.

With the victory, Collegiate improves its record to 5-5 on the campaign. The travel to East Iberville (St. Gabriel, LA) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 18. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 4-5. East Iberville won 48-44 in their recent non-league challenge against Dutchtown (Geismar, LA)

Next up, the Hawks confront the Baker Buffaloes (Baker, LA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 22. St. Helena College and Career Academy will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record.