The De La Salle Cavalier basketball squad (New Orleans, LA), was crushed 61-40 in Thursday's league battle with the host Academy of the Sacred Heart Cardinals (New Orleans, LA)

With the victory, Academy of the Sacred Heart advances its record to 11-5 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Booker T. Washington (New Orleans, LA) to meet the Lions in a 3A District 10 battle on Wednesday, January 22. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 13-7. Booker T. Washington won 63-13 in their recent league battle against Livingston Collegiate Academy (New Orleans, LA)

The Cavalier now own a 7-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Wright for a 3A District 10 battle on Thursday, January 23. De La Salle will meet a squad coming off a 41-25 non-league win over Belle Chasse (Belle Chasse, LA). The record now stands at 11-6.