St. Augustine Purple Knights (New Orleans, LA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting John Curtis Christian Patriots (River Ridge, LA), 78-56 in a league bout.

With the win, St. Augustine upgrades its record to 16-12 on the season. The Purple Knights travel to Eleanor McMain (New Orleans, LA) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 4. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 5-5.

Next up, the Patriots clash with the International Panthers (New Orleans, LA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 4. John Curtis Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 13-8 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 8-21 record after their 70-40 non-league win over Christ Episcopal School (Covington, LA).