Basketball season is in the final stretch for both local schools.

The Jr. Blue Devils of Tunica Academy closed out their seasons last week at the district tournament. Head Coach Judd Sartin said he was proud of both teams despite being “one and done” in district play.

The Jr. Lady Devils were leading Lee-Marianna until the last four minutes of the game. Sartin said Laken Harrison was sent to the bench for her fifth foul, when scorekeepers for both teams were only able to find four fouls.

“Once she was out, they put three people on Jaylin (Boykin),” Sartin said.

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