Louisiana High School Basketball - Amite over Independence
January 27, 2017: Independence, LA 70443 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Amite Warriors (Amite, LA) and the host Independence Tigers (Independence, LA), saw Amite's basketball squad overcome Independence by a tally of 62-46.
With the victory, Amite improves its record to 20-6 on the campaign. The Warriors host Albany (Albany, LA) to confront the Hornets in a 3A District 7 challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 10-18. Albany lost 47-34 in their recent non-league challenge against Holden (Holden, LA)
Next up, the Tigers confront the Bogalusa Lumberjacks (Bogalusa, LA) in a 3A District 7 challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Independence will attempt to advance on its 9-12 season record. The Lumberjacks go into the outing with a 15-10 record after their 82-66 league win over Sumner (Kentwood, LA).