Southwood came into Friday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Loyola College Prep Flyers by a score of 50-38 on Friday. Given the Cowboys' advantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 252nd, while the Flyers are ranked 1056th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Eric Fuller was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds. Lyquinton Pinkney was another key player, putting up eight points and 12 boards.
Southwood was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive games.
Cowboys
| 01/24/25 @ Loyola College Prep | 50-38 |
| 01/21/25 @ Lincoln Prep | 41-60 |
| 01/17/25 @ Parkway | 30-53 |
| 01/14/25 @ Red River | 31-64 |
| 01/07/25 vs Benton | 60-56 |
Southwood's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-12. As for Loyola College Prep, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-17.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southwood will face off against Bossier at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Loyola College Prep, they will challenge Minden at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Minden has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 207 points over their last three matchups.
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