St. James Wildcats (St. James, LA) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting A.J. Ellender Patriots (Houma, LA), 49-43 in a non-league match.

With the victory, St. James advances its record to 5-10 on the year. The Wildcats host Patterson (Patterson, LA) to face the Lumberjacks in a non-league match on Saturday, February 8. The Lumberjacks enter the match with a record of 4-15.

The Patriots now own a 0-18 record. They put it on the line next when they host Assumption for a 4A District 8 match on Friday, February 7. A.J. Ellender will face a Mustangs squad coming off a 40-38 league loss to E.D. White (Thibodaux, LA). The Mustangs record now stands at 10-15.