In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Minden Crimson Tide basketball team scored a tight 52-47 triumph over the Haughton Buccaneers.

In their next game, the Crimson Tide meet the Bossier Bearkats (Bossier City, LA) in a 4A District 1 match, on Friday, December 29. Minden will attempt to move on its 9-2 season record. The Bearkats enter the match with a 11-5 record after their 71-61 non-league win over Gibsland-Coleman (Gibsland, LA).

With the defeat, Haughton moves to 8-8 on the year. The Buccaneers travel to Gibsland-Coleman (Gibsland, LA) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Friday, December 29. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 9-7. Gibsland-Coleman lost 71-61 in their recent non-league match against Bossier (Bossier City, LA)