Highland Baptist Christian Bears (New Iberia, LA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Opelousas Catholic Vikings (Opelousas, LA), 40-24 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Highland Baptist Christian upgrades its record to 3-5 on the season. The Bears host New Iberia (New Iberia, LA) to clash with the Yellowjackets in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Yellowjackets go into the bout with a record of 5-4. New Iberia lost 40-19 in their recent non-league bout against St. Thomas More (Lafayette, LA)

Next up, the Vikings clash with the Ascension Episcopal (Lafayette, LA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 5. Opelousas Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The go into the bout with a 1-3 record after their 29-16 non-league loss to Vermilion Catholic (Abbeville, LA).