Lady Tigers win 51-43 over St. Mary’s Tigers

LaSalle Lady Tiger seniors Landri Campbell (20) and Natalea Hatten (14) struggle with a Northwood Lady Tiger on the court for the ball during the home game against the Northwood Lady Tigers last week in Olla. The game resulted in a 29 to 67 loss for the Lady Tigers. #12 LaSalle Lady Tigers entered into playoffs this week and will take on #21 Tensas Lady Panthers this week in Olla. Please check the Jena Times Facebook page for up-to-date postings regarding playoff games.

Sports

February 15, 2022

The LaSalle Lady Tigers finished the regular season with a 51-43 win over St Mary’s. The win put the regular season record for LaSalle at 21-13 with a district record of (6-4). The Lady Tigers lost to St Mary’s two weeks ago in Natchitoches on a last second buzzer beater, but this time around the Lady Tigers would get in front and stay there the entire game. The game was intense from the start.

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