The basketball season is in full swing, with various teams from different districts showcasing their skills on the court. In the boys' division, several teams have already secured their first victories, while others are working hard to catch up. The girls' teams are equally competitive, with some demonstrating strong performances early in the season. This article provides an overview of the current standings for both boys and girls across multiple districts, highlighting the top performers and those still striving for their first win.

Boys' Basketball: Early Leaders and Competitive Rivalries

In the boys' basketball league, the District 1-5A has seen a tight race, with four teams leading the pack with identical district records. Huntington, Natchitoches Central, Captain Shreve, and Airline all boast a 1-0 record in district play, though their overall seasons vary significantly. Parkway remains undefeated in non-district games but has yet to compete within the district. Meanwhile, Haughton, Evangel, Benton, and Byrd trail slightly, each having faced one loss in district matches.

Diving deeper into the boys' competition, District 1-4A shows no clear leader as all teams remain tied with 0-0 district records. However, Minden leads the overall standings with an impressive 14-1 record, followed closely by BTW at 13-6. Other notable mentions include Bossier (8-11) and Loyola (7-11), who are working hard to improve their positions. In District 1-2A, Calvary and D’Arbonne Woods stand out with perfect 2-0 district records and strong overall performances. Union Parish follows closely with a 2-1 district record and a solid 12-8 overall record. Finally, in District 1-1A, despite no team having played a district game yet, Haynesville and Cedar Creek lead the overall standings with 8-1 and 10-4 records respectively.

Girls' Basketball: Strong Starts and Ongoing Challenges

In the girls' division, District 1-5A features a highly competitive field. Haughton leads the way with a 1-0 district record and an outstanding 21-2 overall record. Airline and Captain Shreve follow suit with identical 1-0 district records but varying overall performances. Huntington rounds out the top four with a 1-0 district record and a respectable 13-8 overall record. Parkway, while not yet competing in district games, holds a commendable 17-4 overall record. Teams like Natchitoches Central and Benton, despite facing one district loss, continue to perform well overall.

Looking at District 1-4A, Southwood leads the overall standings with a 15-8 record, although no team has yet competed in district games. Northwood and Woodlawn also show promise with 10-9 and 9-11 overall records respectively. In District 1-2A, Homer and D’Arbonne Woods dominate with 2-0 district records and solid overall performances. Calvary, with a 1-1 district record, and Union Parish, with a 2-1 district record, add depth to this competitive district. Lastly, in District 1-1A, Cedar Creek leads the overall standings with an impressive 18-3 record, followed by Arcadia at 16-4. Teams like Plain Dealing and Glenbrook, while facing challenges, continue to strive for improvement in the coming games.