East Ascension Spartans (Gonzales, LA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host St. Amant Gators (St. Amant, LA), 62-61 in a league match.

With the victory, East Ascension advances its record to 17-4 on the year. The Spartans travel to Glen Oaks (Baton Rouge, LA) to face the Panthers in a non-league match on Friday, February 14. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 13-28.

The Gators now own a 20-20 record. They put it on the line next when they host Live Oak for a 5A District 5 match on Thursday, February 13. St. Amant will face a Eagles squad coming off a 82-52 league win over Prairieville (Prairieville, LA). The Eagles record now stands at 10-17.