Covington's Fighting Lions basketball team defeated Franklin of New Orleans 59-41 led by George Brister's 15 points and five assists. Brister has helped solidify the Lion's offense since joining the team after Covington made a Class 5A football playoff-run making it to the state semifinals. Another Lions' football player Jeremy Haar, a wide receiver, is with the Lions' basketball team and he made his presence felt turning in a solid effort with eight points, five rebounds, five steals and a block. The Covington Holiday Classic takes place Thursday Dec. 26-28 featuring six teams, including the host Lions and District 6-5A clubs, Fontainebleau Bulldogs and Slidell Tigers. Sophie B. Wright from New Orleans, Covenant Christian Academy located in Houma and Mentorship Academy in Baton Rouge round out the tourney field.
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