E.D. White Cardinals (Thibodaux, LA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Patterson Lumberjacks (Patterson, LA), 64-62 in a league bout.

With the victory, E.D. White upgrades its record to 13-14 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Donaldsonville (Donaldsonville, LA) to play the Tigers in a 3A District 8 bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 14-9.

Next up, the Lumberjacks play the St. James Wildcats (St. James, LA) in a 3A District 8 bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Patterson will attempt to upgrade on its 12-15 season record. The Wildcats come into the bout with a 12-9 record after their 68-67 non-league win over Lutcher (Lutcher, LA).