Louisiana High School Basketball - Byrd nips Airline
January 24, 2023: Bossier City, LA 71111 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Byrd Yellow Jackets (Shreveport, LA) and the host Airline Vikings (Bossier City, LA), saw Byrd's basketball squad hold off Airline by a tally of 60-53.
With the victory, Byrd improves its record to 11-8 on the campaign. The Yellow Jackets host Benton (Benton, LA) to play the Tigers in a 5A District 1 challenge on Friday, January 27. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 11-10. Benton lost 47-43 in their recent league challenge against Haughton (Haughton, LA)
Next up, the Vikings play the Haughton Buccaneers (Haughton, LA) in a 5A District 1 challenge, on Friday, January 27. Airline will attempt to improve on its 10-11 season record. The Buccaneers come into the challenge with a 17-6 record after their 47-43 league win over Benton (Benton, LA).