Louisiana High School Basketball - Lafayette can't hold off Northside
January 3, 2025: Lafayette, LA 70506 Northside Vikings (Lafayette, LA) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Lafayette Lions (Lafayette, LA), 57-55 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Northside advances its record to 15-6 on the year. The Vikings host Eunice (Eunice, LA) to face the Bobcats in a non-league match on Monday, January 6. The Bobcats enter the match with a record of 11-15. Eunice won 79-60 in their recent non-league match against Oakdale (Oakdale, LA)
The Lions now own a 16-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Acadiana for a 5A District 3 match on Tuesday, January 7. Lafayette will face a Rams squad coming off a 45-35 non-league loss to David Thibodaux (Lafayette, LA). The Rams record now stands at 12-15.