Ascension Christian (Gonzales, LA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host St. John Eagles (Plaquemine, LA), 50-43 in a league match.

With the victory, Ascension Christian advances its record to 6-17 on the year. The host Ascension Catholic (Donaldsonville, LA) to face the Bulldogs in a 1A District 8 match on Friday, February 7. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 14-9. Ascension Catholic won 60-53 in their recent league match against East Iberville (St. Gabriel, LA)

The Eagles now own a 11-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to White Castle for a 1A District 8 match on Friday, February 7. St. John will face a Bulldogs squad coming off a 69-23 non-league win over Donaldsonville (Donaldsonville, LA). The Bulldogs record now stands at 21-10.