Minden Crimson Tide (Minden, LA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Washington Lions (Shreveport, LA), 58-28 in a league bout.

With the win, Minden upgrades its record to 9-8 on the season. The Crimson Tide host Northwood (Shreveport, LA) to play the Falcons in a 4A District 1 bout on Tuesday, January 16. The Falcons go into the bout with a record of 17-9. Northwood won 77-44 in their recent non-league bout against Loyola College Prep (Shreveport, LA)

Next up, the Lions play the Woodlawn-Shreveport Knights (Shreveport, LA) in a 4A District 1 bout, on Tuesday, January 16. Washington will attempt to upgrade on its 6-14 season record. The Knights go into the bout with a 6-14 record after their 30-29 non-league loss to North Caddo (Vivian, LA).