Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Minden Crimson Tide (Minden, LA) and the host Washington Lions (Shreveport, LA), saw Minden's basketball squad hold off Washington by a tally of 52-51.

With the victory, Minden improves its record to 12-6 on the campaign. The Crimson Tide host North DeSoto (Stonewall, LA) to confront the Griffins in a 4A District 1 challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Griffins come into the challenge with a record of 7-8.

Next up, the Lions confront the Northwood Falcons (Shreveport, LA) in a 4A District 1 challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Washington will attempt to improve on its 15-9 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 12-11 record after their 64-45 league loss to Huntington (Shreveport, LA).