Louisiana High School Basketball - East Ascension holds off McKinley
December 14, 2023: Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the East Ascension Spartans (Gonzales, LA) and the host McKinley Panthers (Baton Rouge, LA), saw East Ascension's basketball squad hold off McKinley by a tally of 51-48.
With the victory, East Ascension improves its record to 4-4 on the campaign. The Spartans host Lafayette Christian Academy (Lafayette, LA) to confront the Knights in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 15. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 8-0. Lafayette Christian Academy won 76-50 in their recent non-league challenge against Southern Lab (Baton Rouge, LA)
Next up, the Panthers confront the Southern Lab Kittens (Baton Rouge, LA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 15. McKinley will attempt to improve on its 6-5 season record. The Kittens come into the challenge with a 8-4 record after their 76-50 non-league loss to Lafayette Christian Academy (Lafayette, LA).
