Airline hadn't done well against Huntington recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Airline Vikings secured a 59-55 W over the Huntington Raiders. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Vikings' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 115th, while the Raiders are ranked 34th).
Several Raiders players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Antonio Dixon, who went 5 for 8 en route to 11 points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Welch, who posted ten points.
Airline moved to 18-14 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Huntington, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 17-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Airline will face off against Parkway at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Huntington, they will square off against Natchitoches Central at 7:30 p.m. on February 7th.
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