Tigers Emerge from Break Atop the Division

The Presidents Week break is almost over, and the final four games of the regular season are upon us.  Going into the final stretch, LSU sits in first place with a 7-1 record with a 1 1/2 game lead over Texas.  The outlook is good going into the homestretch.  Why?

LSU boasts a balanced scoring attack.  While most teams in the division tend to rely on one scorer, LSU can get big time scoring from three players.  Will "the Thrill" Howes, Walter "il Bandito" Rivas and Ryan "Shaq" Lane all have multiple double-digit scoring efforts under their belts.

Will passed the century mark in points for the second time in two seasons in the Chester League, scoring 114 points in 8 games.  He has scored in double figures 7 times with a high game of 20.

Walter is on the brink of the century mark, scoring 99 points in 8 games.  He has scored in double figures 7 times with a high game of 14.

Ryan has scored 47 points in 7 games.  He has scored in double figures twice with a high game of 18.  At his current pace, he stands a good chance of becoming the third LSU player to top the century mark.  Ryan leads a platoon of seven fabulous fifth graders, all of whom are learning how to score the basketball.

LSU boasts a dynamic defense.  All ten players contribute by stopping their opponent, diving for loose balls and competing for rebounds.  The combination of a balanced scoring attack and a dynamic defense make LSU tough to beat.