NEW IBERIA _ The Highland Baptist Lions edged the Hanson Memorial Tigers 36-29 in District 7-1A action here Friday.
Highland Baptist improved to 5-2 and 2-2 on the season.
Two of four Tri-City area football teams were victorious in Week 8 as Central Catholic and Patterson picked up district victories.
Central Catholic honored its seniors before Thursday night’s game and head coach Tommy Minton said all of them contributed to the Eagles’ hard-fought 17-7 win against Lafayette Christian Academy.
The Berwick High School Lady Panthers defeated the Patterson Lumberjills 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-10) in District 6-III action Thursday.
As a team, Berwick had eight aces and four blocks.
THE HANSON MEMORIAL TIGERS will take on Highland Baptist tonight in District 7-1A action in New Iberia after posting a 28-0 victory over Gueydan last week at McCloskey Field.