Sterlington Panthers (Sterlington, LA) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host West Monroe Rebels (West Monroe, LA), 39-36 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Sterlington upgrades its record to 9-5 on the year. The Panthers travel to Liberty Magnet (Baton Rouge, LA) to face the Patriots in a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 6-7. Liberty Magnet lost 50-16 in their recent non-league match against Southern Lab (Baton Rouge, LA)

The Rebels now sport a 6-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Mansfield for a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. West Monroe will face a Wolverines squad coming off a 49-46 non-league win over Carroll (Monroe, LA). The Wolverines record now stands at 8-8.