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HAMMOND, La. — The John Curtis Lady Patriots defeated the Mount Carmel Cubs, 43-39 in the Girl’s Basketball Division I Championship Game Saturday afternoon at Southeastern Louisiana University’s University Center.

John Curtis’ Terren Coffil was named Most Outstanding Player with a 19 point, 6 rebound effort.

Patriots’ Senior Alexis Lavarine led the team with 8 rebounds, adding 5 points in the process.

For Mount Carmel, Senior Taylor Wilkins led the Cubs with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Jessica Runnels added 9 points.

With the win, the John Curtis Girl’s Basketball Program claims its fifth consecutive Division I State Championship. The first under first-year head coach Temeka Johnson.