Louisiana High School Basketball - Vermilion Catholic thwarted by Abbeville
January 26, 2024: Abbeville, LA 70510 The Vermilion Catholic Eagles basketball team (Abbeville, LA), was toppled 65-55 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Abbeville Wildcats (Abbeville, LA)
The Wildcats now possess a 5-17 record. They put it on the line next when they host Crowley for a 3A District 5 battle on Tuesday, January 30. Abbeville will confront a Gent team coming off a 66-48 league win over Kaplan (Kaplan, LA). The Gent record now stands at 15-7.
The Eagles (10-5) will now prepare for their battle against Highland Baptist Christian (New Iberia, LA). The Bears come into the 1A District 7 battle with a 9-14 record. In their last battle, Highland Baptist Christian beat Hanson Memorial (Franklin, LA), 39-36, in a league battle.