The Merryville Panthers ran past the visiting Iota Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 49-41 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Welsh Greyhounds (Welsh, LA) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 2. Merryville will attempt to move on its 11-7 season record. The Greyhounds enter the game with a 1-14 record after their 46-18 non-league loss to Church Point (Church Point, LA).

With the defeat, Iota moves to 7-7 on the year. The Bulldogs host Breaux Bridge (Breaux Bridge, LA) to face the Tigers in a non-league game on Wednesday, December 27. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 6-11. Breaux Bridge won 74-38 in their recent non-league game against Church Point (Church Point, LA)