Destrehan and Ruston squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Destrehan had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Ruston Bearcats 56-22. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 90th, while the Bearcats are ranked 11th).
Ruston found their leader in sophomore Ahmad Hudson, who posted 21 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks. Hudson's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 21 points. Aidan Anding was another key player, putting up five points and four steals.
Destrehan's defeat dropped their record down to 29-20. As for Ruston, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-5.
Destrehan does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ruston, they have already played their next contest, a 78-54 win against South Lafourche on the 4th.
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