Port Barre Red Devils (Port Barre, LA) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Pine Prairie Panthers (Pine Prairie, LA), 40-35 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Port Barre upgrades its record to 9-10 on the year. The Red Devils host Avoyelles (Moreauville, LA) to face the Mustangs in a 2A District 5 match on Tuesday, February 4. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 7-15. Avoyelles lost 47-42 in their recent league match against Holy Savior Menard (Alexandria, LA)

The Panthers now sport a 9-14 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Northwest for a 3A District 4 match on Tuesday, February 4.