Basketball Recap: Rapides Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

By Team Reports Jan 4, 2025, 9:30am

Basketball Recap: Rapides Mustangs vs. St. Joseph's - Plaucheville Eagles

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Zayveian Johnson

Points

01/03/25 @ St. Joseph's - Plaucheville26
12/30/24 vs Ouachita Christian28
12/23/24 @ Mamou24
12/19/24 vs Bunkie23
12/17/24 vs Pineville19

Rapides had lost five straight headed into Friday's game, but Zayveian Johnson didn't let it get to six. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, the Rapides Mustangs made off with a 43-42 victory over the St. Joseph's - Plaucheville Eagles thanks in part to Johnson, who went 10 of 23 on his way to 26 points and three steals. The match was his fifth in a row with at least ten points.

The team also got some help courtesy of Antwon Jones, who posted ten points in addition to seven rebounds and six steals. That's the most steals he has posted since back in February of 2024.

Rapides' win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-10. As for St. Joseph's - Plaucheville, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-12.

Rapides will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Westminster Academy at 7:00 p.m. As for St. Joseph's - Plaucheville, they will head out to face off against Pine Prairie at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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