The Barbe Buccaneers lost against the New Iberia Yellowjackets back in January of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Barbe took a hard 49-33 fall against New Iberia. While losing is never fun, Barbe can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 103rd, while New Iberia is ranked 14th).
Wayne Randall-bashay was his usual excellent self, scoring 14 points along with eight rebounds and five assists for New Iberia. Otis Anderson was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with two steals.
Barbe's defeat dropped their record down to 12-9. As for New Iberia, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Barbe will take on Comeaux at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for New Iberia, they will head out on the road to take on Lafayette Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.