It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Belle Chasse ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Slidell Tigers out 71-69. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cardinals have posted since January 5th.
Slidell's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kolby Rachel, who went 6 of 9 en route to 13 points and six steals. Rachel is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Colby Faciane, who went 5 of 8 on his way to 13 points and five rebounds.
Cardinals
| 12/20/24 vs Slidell | 71-69 |
| 12/06/24 vs Phoenix | 70-48 |
| 11/26/24 vs Young Audiences | 54-29 |
Belle Chasse's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-5. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.0 points per game. As for Slidell, their loss ended a 13-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 11-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Belle Chasse will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Landry at 5:30 p.m. on January 4, 2025. As for Slidell, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Slidell Tigers take on the French Settlement Lions at 6:20 p.m. on Friday.
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