The Gibsland-Coleman Bulldogs pushed their score all the way to 61 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell 71-61 to Bossier. While losing is never fun, Gibsland-Coleman can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 127th, while Bossier is ranked 25th).
Gibsland-Coleman's loss came despite strong showings from Demarquis Durham and DeAvery Durham. Durham scored 21 points, while Durham scored 20 points. Those 21 points set a new season-high mark for him. The team also got some help courtesy of Deveryuan Moore, who scored nine points.
Gibsland-Coleman has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-7 record this season. As for Bossier, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-5.
Gibsland-Coleman won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Haughton on December 29, 2023. Haughton has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 887 points over their last 13 matches. Bossier won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Minden on December 29, 2023.
