Opelousas Catholic Vikings (Opelousas, LA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Westminster Academy Crusaders (Opelousas, LA), 43-42 in a league bout.

With the win, Opelousas Catholic upgrades its record to 13-13 on the season. The Vikings travel to Episcopal of Acadiana (Cade, LA) to play the Falcons in a non-league bout on Friday, February 16. The Falcons go into the bout with a record of 20-9.

Next up, the Crusaders play the False River Gators (New Roads, LA) in a 1A District 6 bout, on Wednesday, February 7. Westminster Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 12-13 season record. The Gators go into the bout with a 10-21 record after their 60-33 league loss to Catholic of Pointe Coupee (New Roads, LA).