Louisiana High School Basketball - Riverside Academy holds off Edna Karr
January 9, 2016: New Orleans, LA 70131 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Riverside Academy Rebels (Reserve, LA) and the host Edna Karr Cougars (New Orleans, LA), saw Riverside Academy's basketball squad hold off Edna Karr by a tally of 60-57.
With the victory, Riverside Academy improves its record to 12-3 on the campaign. The Rebels host St. Charles Catholic (LaPlace, LA) to confront the Comets in a 2A District 12 challenge on Thursday, January 14. The Comets come into the contest with a record of 10-10. St. Charles Catholic won 50-39 in their recent non-league contest against Northlake Christian (Covington, LA)
The Cougars (13-8) will now prepare for their contest against Scotlandville (Baton Rouge, LA). The Hornets come into the non-league contest with a 19-2 record. In their last contest, Scotlandville edged Landry-Walker (New Orleans, LA), 49-46, in a non-league contest.