Vinton Lions (Vinton, LA) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Starks Panthers (Starks, LA), 31-29 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Vinton upgrades its record to 2-7 on the year. The Lions travel to Johnson Bayou (Cameron, LA) to face the Rebels in a non-league match on Monday, December 30. The Rebels enter the match with a record of 8-5. Johnson Bayou won 55-26 in their recent non-league match against DeQuincy (DeQuincy, LA)

The Panthers now sport a 14-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to West Orange-Stark for a non-league match on Friday, January 3. Starks will face a Mustangs squad coming off a 56-30 league loss to Little Cypress-Mauriceville (Orange, TX). The Mustangs record now stands at 0-13.