Fans at Friday's league challenge between the John Ehret Patriots (Marrero, LA) and the host Chalmette Owls (Chalmette, LA), saw John Ehret's basketball squad hold off Chalmette by a tally of 54-47.

With the victory, John Ehret improves its record to 17-6 on the campaign. The Patriots host Grace King (Metairie, LA) to play the Fighting Irish in a 5A District 8 challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Fighting Irish come into the challenge with a record of 6-10.

Next up, the Owls play the East Jefferson Warriors (Metairie, LA) in a 5A District 8 challenge, on Wednesday, February 8. Chalmette will attempt to improve on its 9-13 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 12-14 record after their 69-50 league win over Bonnabel (Kenner, LA).