High school basketball teams across the region showcased their skills on February 22, 2024, with several thrilling matchups in both boys’ and girls’ competitions. Acadiana and New Iberia emerged as strong contenders, while teams like St. Thomas More and Opelousas delivered impressive performances.
Boys’ Match Results
In the boys’ games, Acadiana triumphed over Beau Chene with a score of 71-57. New Iberia also secured a victory, defeating JS Clark 71-58. Other notable results included David Thibodaux’s win against Catholic-Baton Rouge, where they finished 54-47, and a close contest between Acadiana Renaissance and North Vermilion, which ended with a score of 59-55.
St. Thomas More achieved a decisive victory against Jackson Academy, winning 57-42. In this matchup, Ryan Robertson led STM with an impressive 22 points, while Jackson Academy’s Myles Davis contributed 10 points. The game featured a total of 13 fouls committed by Jackson Academy compared to STM’s 20 fouls.
The full list of boys’ scores is as follows:
– Acadiana 71, Beau Chene 57
– ESA 62, Delcambre 30
– New Iberia 71, JS Clark 58
– David Thibodaux 54, Catholic-BR 47
– Acadiana Renaissance 59, North Vermilion 55
– Northside 62, Lafayette Christian 57
– Marksville 60, Marksville 30
– Abbeville 44, LaGrange 40
– Erath 38, Highland Baptist 34
– Washington-Marion 80, North Central 47
– Westminster-Lafayette 61, Hackberry 59
– STM 57, Jackson Academy 42
Girls’ Match Results
In the girls’ division, Opelousas edged out New Iberia in a nail-biting finish, winning 49-46. Acadiana also displayed their prowess with a commanding victory over St. Martinville, concluding the game at 62-21. Additionally, Lafayette High defeated Vermilion Catholic 58-38, while Southside secured a win against Church Point, finishing at 48-39.
The match between Kinder and Rayne saw Kinder winning with a score of 51-40. Notably, Urijah Carmouche led Southside with 18 points, while Church Point’s Courtney Williams contributed 13 points in a competitive effort.
Here are the key results from the girls’ games:
– Opelousas 49, New Iberia 46
– Acadiana 62, St. Martinville 21
– Lafayette High 58, Vermilion Catholic 38
– Southside 48, Church Point 39
– North Vermilion 48, Beau Chene 20
– Rayville 64, Breaux Bridge 37
– Cecilia 52, Highland Baptist 24
– David Thibodaux 37, Welsh 21
– Chapelle 40, St. Thomas More 35
– Teurlings 41, Ascension Episcopal 6
– Westgate 66, Highland Baptist 27
– Kinder 51, Rayne 40
These thrilling matchups highlighted the competitive spirit of high school basketball, with teams striving for victory in a series of closely contested games. As the season progresses, fans can expect even more excitement and standout performances from their favorite teams.
