In Friday's non-league match, the host Kentwood Kangaroos basketball team scored a decisive 48-17 triumph over the Independence Tigers.

In their next game, the Kangaroos meet the Slaughter Community Charter Knights (Slaughter, LA) in a 1A District 9 match, on Tuesday, February 6. Kentwood will attempt to move on its 11-7 season record. The Knights enter the match with a 7-10 record after their 0-0 league Thrive Academy (Baton Rouge, LA).

With the defeat, Independence moves to 0-14 on the year. The Tigers host Springfield (Springfield, LA) to meet the Bulldogs in a 2A District 7 match on Monday, February 5. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 16-8. Springfield won 58-36 in their recent league match against St. Helena College and Career Academy (Greensburg, LA)