Louisiana High School Basketball - West Monroe holds off Alexandria
February 16, 2016: Alexandria, LA 71303 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the West Monroe Rebels (West Monroe, LA) and the host Alexandria Trojans (Alexandria, LA), saw West Monroe's basketball squad hold off Alexandria by a tally of 44-42.
With the victory, West Monroe improves its record to 17-8 on the campaign. The Rebels host Natchitoches Central (Natchitoches, LA) to confront the Chiefs in a 5A District 2 challenge on Friday, February 19. The Chiefs come into the challenge with a record of 26-3. Natchitoches Central won 72-50 in their recent league challenge against Ouachita Parish (Monroe, LA)
Next up, the Trojans confront the Ruston Bearcats (Ruston, LA) in a 5A District 2 challenge, on Friday, February 19. Alexandria will attempt to improve on its 10-17 season record. The Bearcats come into the challenge with a 22-8 record after their 44-25 league win over Pineville (Pineville, LA).
