Louisiana High School Basketball - Avoyelles nips Northwood
January 7, 2022: Moreauville, LA 71355 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Avoyelles Mustangs (Moreauville, LA) and the visiting Northwood Gators (Lena, LA), saw Avoyelles's basketball squad hold off Northwood by a tally of 72-68.
With the victory, Avoyelles improves its record to 6-4 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Holy Savior Menard (Alexandria, LA) to play the Eagles in a 2A District 4 challenge on Tuesday, January 11. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 9-12. Holy Savior Menard won 64-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Highland Baptist Christian (New Iberia, LA)
Next up, the Gators play the St. Mary Tigers (Natchitoches, LA) in a 1A District 3 challenge, on Tuesday, January 11. Northwood will attempt to improve on its 12-6 season record.