West Lauderdale’s Zavier Loper (24) elevates for a layup while Southeast Lauderdale’s Davian (2) Franklin and Mario Leflore (1) defend the paint.
Athletes from Southeast Lauderdale and West Lauderdale took to the basketball court Friday as the two local teams faced off in an in-county matchup.
Southeast Lauderdale’s Amir Mitchell (5) drives to the basket while battling tough defense from West Lauderdale’s K.P. Peoples (24) during an intense matchup on Thursday night.
West Lauderdale came away with the win in the boys basketball contest, ending the game with a score of 64-49, while Southeast girls defeated the Knights 32-30.
Southeast Lauderdale’s Lady Tigers’ Skye Butler (10) eyes the ball for a rebound, surrounded by West Lauderdale defenders, in a fiercely competitive play.
Both teams will take a few days off for the Christmas holiday before competing in the Sam Dale Tournament Friday.