Louisiana High School Basketball - St. Augustine holds off Brother Martin
February 11, 2011: New Orleans, LA 70122 St. Augustine Purple Knights (New Orleans, LA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the host Brother Martin Crusaders (New Orleans, LA), 54-50 in a league bout.
With the win, St. Augustine upgrades its record to 25-4 on the season. The Purple Knights travel to McDonogh 35 (New Orleans, LA) to play the Roneagles in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 15. The Roneagles go into the bout with a record of 21-9. McDonogh 35 won 66-59 in their recent league bout against O. Perry Walker (New Orleans, LA)
Next up, the Crusaders play the Jesuit Bluejays (New Orleans, LA) in a 5A District 10 bout, on Tuesday, February 15. Brother Martin will attempt to upgrade on its 18-11 season record. The Bluejays go into the bout with a 11-16 record after their 47-39 league win over Archbishop Shaw (Marrero, LA).