Photos Courtesy Tiger Snaps

In an exciting buzzer-beater finish February 11, WSHS Tigers defeated the Red River Bulldogs by a score of 50-49.

In the back and forth duel, the Tigers took the first period lead 19-14 only to have the Bulldogs come back to take a 2-point 27-25 lead into the locker room.  The Tigers grabbed a 6-point edge in the third period but it looked like the Bulldogs were in control through the final period, outscoring Winnfield 16-9 as time was running out.

As the final seconds were ticking off, Jaylon Jackson made a shot from 3-point range but missed it.  However Ja’Ven grabbed the rebound and scored as time expired.

Although it was Ja’Ven who hit the game-winning bucket, it was Craig St. Cyr who led the Tiger offense with 15 points (including a 3-pointer), while Ja’Ven added 14 (including a 3), Jaylon had 10 (with a pair of 3s), Kendrick Davenport had 9, Damascus Lewis had 4, Germany King had 4 and Jordan Washington had 3.

Coach Allen Tew had some more exciting news when he told the Journal that the Louisiana High School Coaches Association (LHSCA) and the Louisiana High School Basketball Coaches Association (LHSBCA) have announced the rosters for the 2025 Basketball All-Star Games.  Included in the Boys East Team roster is Winnfield’s Jaylon Jackson.

The boys game will be played at 1 p.m. this Saturday, March 22, at Legacy Center in Lake Charles with the girls game to follow at 3 p.m.

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