Catholic - N.I. Panthers (New Iberia, LA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Ascension Episcopal (Lafayette, LA), 47-36 in a league bout.

With the win, Catholic - N.I. upgrades its record to 22-7 on the season. The Panthers travel to Franklin (Franklin, LA) to clash with the Hornets in a 2A District 8 bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Hornets go into the bout with a record of 16-6.

Next up, the clash with the Delcambre Panthers (Delcambre, LA) in a 2A District 8 bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Ascension Episcopal will attempt to upgrade on its 12-16 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 1-18 record after their 79-9 league loss to Franklin (Franklin, LA).