JOURNAL SPORTS

The Bossier Parish Community College basketball team aims for an 8-0 start today at 1 in the Third Annual Decari Markray Classic at Billy Montgomery Gym, facing Baton Rouge CC.

The Cavaliers blasted Delgado CC Monday night 90-62 with five players in double figures. Ruston High product Braylan McNeal led the way with 24 points and Charles Onana scored 18. Tyrone Iroghama had 15, Oran Perrier 14 and Chris Coleman added 10 for BPCC. Delgado dropped to 2-3.

Today’s schedule features high school games in the evening session.

College competition begins with Navarro and Delgado in the first game at 11 a.m.  Navarro (5-2) beat Baton Rouge (4-3) 84-74 Monday.

In the high school contests, Markray’s alma mater, Doyline, will play Plain Dealing at 5:30 followed by Bossier battling Evangel Christian at 7:30.

The two-day classic was started in November 2022 to honor the former Doyline and Bossier Parish CC standout, who tragically passed away in October of 2021.

All games will be livestreamed through Bossier Parish Community College’s YouTube page. Additional information can be found on BPCC Basketball social media accounts.