In Thursday's non-league test, the Pine Raiders (Franklinton, LA) basketball squad trounced the host St. Thomas Aquinas Falcons (Hammond, LA), by a final score of 58-26.

Next, the Raiders clash with the Sumner Cowboys (Kentwood, LA) in a 3A District 8 test, on Friday, February 7. Pine will attempt to upgrade on its 19-4 season record. The Cowboys come into the test with a 9-10 record after their 40-18 league win over Bogalusa (Bogalusa, LA).

The Falcons (10-19) will now prepare for their test against Independence (Independence, LA). The Tigers come into the 2A District 9 test with a 9-12 record. In their last test, Independence was overwhelmed by Loranger (Loranger, LA), 55-22, in a non-league test.