by Malcolm Butler
Some of the top high school girls basketball players and teams in north Louisiana will be in action today when Cedar Creek plays host to the inaugural Origin Bank Classic on the campus of Louisiana Tech.
The eight-team, four-game event will take place at the Thomas Assembly Center and will follow the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Alcorn State (set for a 12 p.m. tipoff).
The eight teams participating will include Cedar Creek School, Ruston High School, Arcadia High School, West Monroe High School, Neville High School, Sterlington High School, Oak Grove High School, and Haughton High School.
“This event also represents more than basketball—it’s about growth, competition, and pride in North Louisiana girls’ basketball,” said Cedar Creek Head coach Katie Hall. “Competing on the Louisiana Tech campus is an honor for our program and a moment our players will remember for a long time.”
The high school games include Ruston High vs. Oak Grove (2:30 p.m.), Cedar Creek vs. Neville (4 p.m.), West Monroe vs. Haughton (5:30 p.m.) and Sterlington vs. Arcadia (7 p.m.).
All four games can be heard on KMLB 105.7 FM and 540 AM.
Tickets are $10 can be purchased at the door.
