Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Thomas Jefferson (Gretna, LA) and the visiting Jefferson RISE Charter (Harvey, LA), saw Thomas Jefferson's basketball squad hold off Jefferson RISE Charter by a tally of 44-38.

With the victory, Thomas Jefferson improves its record to 11-6 on the campaign. The host Benjamin Franklin (New Orleans, LA) to play the Falcons in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 6. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 1-12.

Next up, the play the Cohen Green Hornets (New Orleans, LA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Jefferson RISE Charter will attempt to improve on its 5-7 season record.