Louisiana High School Basketball - New Iberia holds off Sam Houston
February 6, 2024: New Iberia, LA 70560 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the New Iberia Yellowjackets (New Iberia, LA) and the visiting Sam Houston Broncos (Lake Charles, LA), saw New Iberia's basketball squad hold off Sam Houston by a tally of 55-49.
With the victory, New Iberia improves its record to 8-17 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets host Southside (Youngsville, LA) to confront the Sharks in a 5A District 3 challenge on Friday, February 9. The Sharks come into the challenge with a record of 25-4. Southside lost 44-39 in their recent league challenge against Lafayette (Lafayette, LA)
Next up, the Broncos confront the Iowa Yellowjackets (Iowa, LA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, February 8. Sam Houston will attempt to improve on its 4-23 season record. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a 25-6 record after their 59-38 league win over St. Louis Catholic (Lake Charles, LA).
