Independence Tigers (Independence, LA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Mandeville Skippers (Mandeville, LA), 74-22 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Independence upgrades its record to 2-2 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Bogalusa (Bogalusa, LA) to play the Lumberjacks in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 8. The Lumberjacks come into the bout with a record of 0-2. Bogalusa lost 80-39 in their recent non-league bout against Hammond (Hammond, LA)

Next up, the Skippers play the Lakeshore (Mandeville, LA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 9. Mandeville will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The come into the bout with a 7-0 record after their 75-61 non-league win over Fontainebleau (Mandeville, LA).