Loyola wins at home; Haughton, Calvary make history with LHSAA playoff victories

Loyola had the only home game in Shreveport and Bossier in the first round and played a strong defensive game against Ascension.

The Lady Flyers held Ascension scoreless the entire first half on their way to a 39-15 victory in the Select Division III playoff contest. Emma Sipes led the way with 14 points.

The Haughton Lady Bucs made history by winning the first Class 5A playoff game in school history with a 53-48 road victory over Dutchtown behind 17 points from Bella Hammond.

The Calvary Lady Cavaliers also made history by winning their inaugural playoff game 35-32 over Pope John Paul.

Here’s a look at the Northwest Louisiana LHSAA girls basketball playoff results from Thursday night.

Non-Select

Haughton 53, Dutchtown 48

Benton 42, Sulphur 25

Natchitoches Central 60, Live Oak 39

Destrehan 56, Airline 47

Bastrop 56, Minden 20

Union Parish 63, Red River 14

St. Helena 43, Many 21

Homer 65, Welsh 50

East Beauregard 57, Haynesville 23

Oberlin 65, Logansport 55

Florien 73, Simsboro 41

Zwolle 43, Negreet 27

Select

Byrd 41, St. Joseph’s 36

Liberty 60, Southwood 34

BTW 63, G.W. Carver 30

Mt. Carmel 47, Northwood 29

Loyola 39, Ascension 15

Calvary 35, Pope John Paul 32

Sacred Heart 58, Lincoln Prep 21

Hanson Memorial 45, Glenbrook 29