The Tara Trojans bounced the visiting Belaire Bengals basketball squad by a final score of 74-35 in Thursday's non-league outing.

Next, the Trojans clash with the McKinley Panthers (Baton Rouge, LA) in a non-league outing, on Friday, December 27. Tara will attempt to upgrade on its 5-9 season record. The Panthers come into the outing with a 5-6 record after their 57-55 non-league loss to Heights (Houston, TX).

The Bengals (6-6) will now prepare for their outing against Istrouma (Baton Rouge, LA). The Indians come into the non-league outing with a 1-11 record. In their last outing, Istrouma was overwhelmed by Scotlandville (Baton Rouge, LA), 45-34, in a non-league outing.