Louisiana High School Basketball - Vermilion Catholic crushes Highland Baptist Christian
January 3, 2017: Abbeville, LA 70510 Vermilion Catholic Eagles (Abbeville, LA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Highland Baptist Christian Bears (New Iberia, LA), 77-20 in a league bout.
With the win, Vermilion Catholic upgrades its record to 5-3 on the season. The Eagles travel to Hanson Memorial (Franklin, LA) to clash with the Tigers in a 1A District 7 bout on Friday, January 6. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 2-11. Hanson Memorial lost 55-29 in their recent league bout against Ascension Episcopal (Lafayette, LA)
Next up, the Bears clash with the Lafayette Christian Academy Knights (Lafayette, LA) in a 1A District 7 bout, on Thursday, January 5. Highland Baptist Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Knights enter the game with a 10-4 record after their 84-50 league win over Central Catholic (Morgan City, LA).