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Louisiana High School Basketball - Pineville nips Lafayette

(January 18, 2008: Lafayette, LA 70506) Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Pineville Rebels (Pineville, LA) and the host Lafayette Lions (Lafayette, LA), saw Pineville's basketball squad hold off Lafayette by a score of 39-37.

With the victory, Pineville improves its record to 22-4 on the campaign. The Rebels host Carencro (Lafayette, LA) to battle the Bears in a 5A District 4 challenge on Tuesday, January 22. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 7-13.

Next up, the Lions battle the New Iberia Yellowjackets (New Iberia, LA) in a 5A District 4 challenge, on Tuesday, January 22. Lafayette will attempt to improve on its 15-7 season record. The Yellowjackets go into the test with a 15-11 record after their 62-54 non-league win over Comeaux (Lafayette, LA).