Louisiana High School Basketball - St. Augustine nips Jesuit
January 18, 2024: New Orleans, LA 70119 St. Augustine Purple Knights (New Orleans, LA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Jesuit Blue Jays (New Orleans, LA), 47-46 in a league bout.
With the victory, St. Augustine upgrades its record to 17-6 on the campaign. The Purple Knights host Holy Cross (New Orleans, LA) to play the Tigers in a 5A District 9 bout on Friday, January 19. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 13-9.
Next up, the Blue Jays play the St. Mary Tigers (Natchitoches, LA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 20. Jesuit will attempt to upgrade on its 20-5 season record.