LaFayette boys win No. 200 for Peppers

The LaFayette Ramblers got career victory No. 200 for head coach Hank Peppers in a 61-44 home win over Coahulla Creek this past Friday night.

LaFayette (9-5 overall, 7-2 in Region 6-AAA) held a slim 31-30 at intermission, but clamped down on the defensive end in the second half.

The Ramblers used a 10-0 run in the third quarter to take a 48-37 lead into the fourth before opening the final period on a 13-2 spurt to seal the victory, their fifth in a row.

Jaden Morris and Khalas Finley both recorded double-doubles in the win. Finley poured in 22 points and grabbed a team-best 15 boards, while Morris went for 19 points and 14 rebounds.

Peppers said he was “truly proud” to be a LaFayette and “beyond proud” that all 200 of his career wins have come leading the Rambler program.

“I thank God for all the opportunities He has blessed me with,” he continued. “I’m so grateful for all the special players that I’ve coached who have helped contribute to these wins. They all have impacted my lives so much and I love them all dearly.

“I also want to thank all of my assistant coaches because they’ve all played a major role in our success over the past 10 years. This wouldn’t have been possible without them.”

COAHULLA CREEK GIRLS 67, LAFAYETTE 39

In the opener, the Lady Ramblers were outscored 19-5 in the first quarter and never recovered as they fell to 5-10 overall and 2-7 in 6-AAA.

The Lady Colts, now 6-3 in region play, extended their lead even more in the third quarter as they outscored LaFayette, 18-8.

Jenna Baker had 16 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals for the Orange-and-Black. Suki Williams had nine points and five rebounds and Kenedy Ludy added four points.

Raven Yancy, Michaela Baker, Ella Webb, Ava Brown and Tamra Yancy each finished with two points, while Baker led the team with eight rebounds.