Latta Defeats Lake View 47-37 In JV Basketball

The Latta Vikings defeated the visiting Lake View Wild Gators 47-37 in junior varsity basketball played in Latta on Tuesday, January 28.
The game was fast and physical.
Latta controlled the opening tipoff.
With 3:59 remaining in the first quarter, Latta was up 5-2. With 56.3 seconds remaining in the first quarter, Latta was up 8-5. After the first quarter of play, Latta was up 10-8. Latta committed 5 fouls in the first quarter, and Lake View committed 4 fouls in the first quarter.
The game was knotted at 20 at halftime. Latta committed 3 fouls in the second quarter while Lake View committed 5 fouls.
With 3:50 remaining in the third quarter, the Vikings were up 29-20. A moment later, the Vikings led 31-20. After 3 quarters of play, Latta was up 36-27. Latta committed 5 fouls in the third quarter while Lake View was guilty of 4 fouls.
The Vikings added 11 points in the final quarter, and Lake View added 10 points. Latta committed 4 fouls in the final quarter, and Lake View committed 5 fouls.
Latta will host East Clarendon on Wednesday, January 29, at 5:00 p.m. On Friday, January 31, Latta will travel to Green Sea Floyds for a 5:00 p.m. game.
Lake View will travel to Carvers Bay on Friday, January 31, for a 5:00 p.m. game.
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PHOTO GALLERY
Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC

Latta’s #1 makes the basket

Latta’s #3 attempts a 3-point shot from the corner
Latta’s #3 passes to Latta’s #0 who scores 2 points
Lake View’s #12 shoots
Lake View’s #3 attempts a long 3 as time expires in the first quarter.
Lake View’s #12 shoots
Lake View’s #13 gets rid of the ball
Lake View’s #1 is fouled as he shoots
Lake View’s #1 is fouled as he shoots
Lake View’s #14 lays one in for 2 points
Lake View’s #14 lays one in for 2 points
Lake View’s #13 is fouled by Latta’s #5
Lake View’s #13 sinks a free throw
Lake View’s #1 attempts a bank in
Lake View’s #3 shoots
Latta’s #10 hits a 2
Lake View’s #12 shoots from the corner
Latta cheerleaders
Latta cheerleaders
Latta cheerleaders
Latta’s #12 attempts a 3 from the corner
Lake View’s #1 attempts a 3
Lake View cheerleaders
Latta’s #1 attempts a 3 from the corner
Lake View’s #2 shoots free throw