Louisiana High School Basketball - Hillcrest Christian nips Oak Forest Academy
December 17, 2021: Amite, LA 70422 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Hillcrest Christian Cougars (Jackson, MS) and the host Oak Forest Academy Yellowjackets (Amite, LA), saw Hillcrest Christian's basketball squad hold off Oak Forest Academy by a tally of 44-37.
With the victory, Hillcrest Christian improves its record to 5-9 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Central Hinds Academy (Raymond, MS) to play the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 20. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 1-5. Central Hinds Academy lost 49-34 in their recent non-league challenge against Brookhaven Academy (Brookhaven, MS)
Next up, the Yellowjackets play the Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 28. Oak Forest Academy will attempt to improve on its 0-5 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 12-8 record after their 53-50 non-league win over Columbia Academy (Columbia, MS).