The New Living Word Lions basketball squad (Ruston, LA), was outscored 61-41 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Vidalia Vikings (Vidalia, LA)

With the victory, Vidalia advances its record to 2-7 on the year. The Vikings travel to St. Frederick (Monroe, LA) to meet the Warriors in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 7. The Warriors enter the battle with a record of 1-0. St. Frederick won 53-48 in their recent non-league battle against Family Community Christian (Winnsboro, LA)

The Lions now own a 0-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Lakeview for a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 10. New Living Word will meet a Gators squad coming off a 68-62 non-league loss to Winnfield (Winnfield, LA). The Gators record now stands at 5-1.