By Daphane Turner
Winnfield Tigers Narrowly Fall To Marksville High School
Winnfield Tigers lost a close game to Marksville, 59-58 on Thursday, December 7.
It was a back and forth affair, with seven lead changes throughout the game. Marksville took the lead for good on a free throw.
Marksville was leading 17-12 at halftime. The Tigers played particularly well in the fourth quarter, outscoring Marksville 18-12.
Craig St. Cyr was the leading scorer for the Tigers with 16 points. De’Cavian Duncan and Craig St. Cyr each hit multiple three pointers for the Tigers. The team shot 6-10 from beyond the arc. Jaylon Jackson pounded the glass, collecting nine rebounds to lead the Tigers. Additional scorers for the Tigers included Jaylon Jackson (15 points), De’Cavian Duncan (13 points), Jordan Washington (5 points), Tank Lewis (5 points), T’Varian Butler-Glover (2 points) and Josh Hayes (2 points)
Winnfield Tigerettes Fall to Fairview
The Tigerettes couldn’t keep up with Fairview 68-21, on Thursday, December 7.
Emari Evans and Denasia Brown each scored six points to lead Tigerettes. Additional scorers for the Tigerettes included Ja’Nyiah Weary (3 points), Ala’zea McMiller (2 points) and Paige Carroll (2 points)
Despite Double-Double from Jackson, Winnfield Tigers Fall to Alexandria Senior High
Winnfield Tigers lost to ASH, 79-57 on Friday, December 8, even though Jaylon Jackson scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
Leading 14-9, ASH went on a 15-2 run to pull further away. Leading 67-51, ASH went on a 9-point run to pull further away.
The second quarter was the best for Winnfield as they outscored ASH 19-16. The Tigers had five assist in the quarter.
Winnfield Tigers were led in scoring by De’Cavian Duncan and Jaylon Jackson who scored 15 points each. Winnfield had a great day shooting from inside the arc, finishing 23-39 on twos. Tigers rebounded the ball well collecting 30 rebounds. Jaylon Jackson led the team with 11 rebounds. The Tigers passed the ball well with 10 assists on 25 made baskets. De’Cavian Duncan led the team with six assists. The Tigers swiped 15 steals in te game. De’Cavian Duncan led the team with five steals. Also, contributing for the Tigers were Craig St. Cyr (8 points), T’Varian Butler-Glover (7 points), Jordan Todd (6 points) and Damascus “Tank” Lewis (6 points).
Tigers Battle Hard In Loss to Natchitoches Central
The Tigers lost to NCHS, 67-64, in a game featuring seven lead changes on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Trailing 11-9, Natchitoches went on an 11 point run to take the lead.
The fourth quarter proved to be a turning point for Winnfield as they outscored NCHS 13-8. The Tigers shot 5-8 in that quarter.
De’Cavian Duncan was the leading scorer with 20 points. Tigers’ 25-37 shooting on twos was a key factor in the game. Winnfield shot well from distance, going 3-8 from there. Winnfield played stifling defense, blocking three shots and grabbing 11 steals. De’Cavian Duncan hit two threes for the Tigers. Winnfield passed the ball well with 12 assists on 20 made baskets. CL Davis lead the team with five assists. Jaylon Jackson led the Tigers with six rebounds. Also contributing for the Tigers were Craig St. Cyr (13 points), Jaylon Jackson (10 points), Jordan Washington (9points), CL Davis (8 points) and Damascus “Tank” Lewis (4 points).