Louisiana High School Basketball - Buckeye holds off Jena
January 20, 2023: Jena, LA 71342
Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Buckeye Panthers (Buckeye, LA) and the host Jena Giants (Jena, LA), saw Buckeye's basketball squad hold off Jena by a tally of 38-32.
With the victory, Buckeye improves its record to 13-8 on the campaign. The Panthers host Caldwell Parish (Columbia, LA) to confront the Spartans in a 3A District 2 challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 8-9. Caldwell Parish lost 59-26 in their recent league challenge against Bolton (Alexandria, LA)
Next up, the Giants confront the Marksville Tigers (Marksville, LA) in a 3A District 2 challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. Jena will attempt to improve on its 7-13 season record.