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Lakeview defeats Midland in Louisiana (LHSAA) Division IV nonselect semifinal: Live updates, recap

No. 1 Gators hold off No. 5 Midland, 48-44, in the opening game of the state tournament

Mike Coppage

Midland's Camri Primeaux (20) goes up for two points.
Midland's Camri Primeaux (20) goes up for two points. / Chris Quebedeaux

The LHSAA girls basketball "Marsh Madness" state tournament tips off Monday with a 1 p.m. Division IV nonselect semifinal pitting No. 5 Midland vs. No. 1 Lakeview at the University Center in Hammond on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University.

Pregame

Lakeview, which had a first-round bye, reached the semis with wins over No. 17 Franklin (60-24) and No. 9 Homer (50-13). Last year, a No. 5-seeded Lakeview squad lost to No. 1 Arcadia in the semis, 60-29.

The Gators (28-4), who have five seniors in their starting lineup, are led by 2,000-point scorer Timberlyn Washington (19 points per game).

Midland (23-11), which reached the tournament with wins over No. 28 Ringgold (57-17), No. 12 West St. Mary (60-26) and No. 4 Merryville (50-37), moved up to Class 2A after reaching the Division V nonselect semifinals last season as a No. 4 seed (lost to No. 1 Hicks, 51-45).

Freshman Molli Thibodeaux leads the Rebels with 14 points and seven rebounds per game. Junior forward Tora Savoy (11 ppg, 6 rpg) and sophomore point guard Camri Primeaux (10 ppg, 3 assists) average double figures. Senior center Dai'ja-Lee LeBlanc averages nine points and eight rebounds.

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Projected starting lineup for Lakeview: Timberlyn Washington, Najahe Davis, Da'Zya Johnson, Janiyah Armstrong and Jamiyah Logan. All are seniors.

Projected starting lineup for Midland: Molli Thibodeaux, Camri Primeaux, Tora Savoy, Makhila Mczeal and Dai'ja Lee LeBlanc, the only senior starter for the Rebels.

Savoy and Primeaux are the returning starters from last year for Midland, which graduated four seniors, including Gracie Miller (18 ppg).

First Quarter

Midland gets two offensive rebounds on its first possession before turning it over (travel).

Washington hits a corner 3 for a quick Lakeview lead.

Washington's putback makes it 5-0 Gators.

Tora Savoy banks in a lay-up to get Midland on the board, Lakeview leads, 5-2, early first quarter.

Savoy scores on another putback to bring the Rebels within 5--4, Johnson answers for the Gators, who lead 7-4. 3:28 1st

Primeaux's two free throws bring the Rebels within 7-6. Davis answers with a long two for the Gators, who lead 9-6.

Still 9-6, Lakeview leads. The Gators can extend it with two Washington free throws with 1:51 left in the first. She makes the first. Also makes the second. 11-6.

Washington's steal and coast-to-coast lay-up puts Lakeview up 13-6, Midland timeout, 1:31, 1st Quarter.

Thibodeaux floater makes it 13-8 Lakeview. The Gators answer by Johnson for a 15-8 lead at the end of one. Lakeview defense forcing lots of turnovers. Midland had the ball for the final 33 seconds and couldn't get off a shot before the buzzer.

Second Quarter

Lakeview shooting 50% from the floor. Midland has hit 3 of 11 field goals.

Washington dishes to Johnson for an easy bucket and 17-8 Lakeview lead.

Savoy gets to the line for Midland as Johnson picks up her second foul. Two free throws. Misses the first. Misses both, but Primeaux finds a loose ball and gets back to the line for the Rebels.

Primeaux hits one free throw. Rebels add another from the charity stripe to close within 17-10 5:52, 2nd.

Midland with six turnovers. Washington steals the ball and gets to the line for the Gators. Makes the first free throw. 18-10, Lakeview, 4:42 2nd Quarter.

Washington adds another free throw after a timeout for a 19-10 Lakeview lead.

Savoy picks up her second foul. Lakeview up 19-10. The Gators have outscored the Rebels, 4-2, in the second quarter. Rebels at the free throw line, only 4 for 9 from the charity stripe. Midland has missed all of its 3-point attempts. 19-11, Lakeview, after a free throw. 2:38, 2nd

Washington's steal and bucket yields a foul. She has four steals. Lakeview up 21-11, just under two minutes left in the half.

Washington gets fouled by Savoy, her third. Lakeview up 21-11 with less than a minute to go in the half. Two free throws for the senior.

Midland 0 for 7 from the field in this quarter, down 22-11. 19 seconds left in the half.

Washington gets another steal (14 points, 5 of 7 FT) and bucket near the buzzer for a 24-11 halftime advantage. Midland with many turnovers.

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Halftime stats / Mike Coppage

Third Quarter

Washington's 3 opens the 3rd Quarter for Lakeview. Thibodeaux answers for Midland, which trails 27-13 early in the period.

Thibodeaux with two free throws. Adds a 3, the first made triple for Midland. Lakeview up 27-18 early in the third. Johnson, the Lakeview post, called for a charge. That's her third foul.

Savoy picks up her fourth foul. Player control foul. MIdland on a 7-0 run, but the momentum changed there.

Washington assists to Marshall to end the Rebels' run of consecutive points. Marshall scores again. Gators up 13 again.

Midland down 31-22, 2:55 to go in the third quarter. Savoy on the floor with four fouls. Scores to bring the Rebels within 31-24. She has nine points and puts it all on the line, drawing a charge which could've been her fifth foul.

13-4 run for Midland, which is 5 for 8 from the field this quarter. Lakeview with eight turnovers against the Midland press. Gators lead, 31-24, 2:31 left in the third.

Savoy is locked in, makes it 31-26 on a baseline shot. Lakeview answers to lead by seven again.

It's a three-point game! Thibodeaux steals and converts. Lakeview responds with a bucket to lead 35-30. Midland will take the last shot of the period. The Rebels miss but have momentum going into the fourth.

Fourth Quarter

Midland had 14 points off Lakeview turnovers in the third quarter.

Midland 1 of 14 from 3-point land.

Johnson picks up her fourth foul for Lakeview. Still 35-30, Gators.

Washington puts Lakeview up 37-30. Savoy drives and picks up a foul. She's 1-of-4 from the line. Will shoot two. Makes the first. Misses the second. Lakeview, 37-31. Washington makes a basket (21 points) and now it's a eight-point Gators' lead.

Davis long two for the Gators following a Primeaux bucket for Midland. Logan steal and a Washington lay-up in transition puts Lakeview ahead, 43-33, with 5:11 to go. Washington has made 8 of 12 FG.

Lakeview up 10, 45-35, with 3:58 to go. Savoy makes a free throw, missed the second. Nine point lead for the Gators.

Savoy fouls out for Midland, which trails 46-38. 3:01 left. Gators miss the first three throw and the second. Rebels call timeout. 2:59, 4th.

Rebels had a chance to cut it to six or five, but LeBlanc called for a moving screen. Gators still up 46-38.

Washington, Logan and Johnson all with four fouls for Lakeview. Midland (14 of 22 FT) makes one (Primeaux) to come within 46-39. Rebels score again, down 46-41 with 1:31 left. Lakeview turnover.

Rebels miss on the other end. Lakeview has the ball and a five-point lead with 1:03 remaining.

Marshall lay-up puts the Gators up 48-41. Missed 3 for the Rebels. Lakeview turns it over but there are only 19 seconds left.

Lakeview advances to Friday's 4 p.m. final vs. the White Castle/Arcadia winner. Gators win, 48-44.

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Mike Coppage
MIKE COPPAGE

Mike Coppage is a Louisiana-based veteran reporter with decades of experience covering recruiting and high school sports for Scout, Rivals, The Acadiana Advocate and The Daily Iberian. He has been freelancing for High School On SI since 2024.

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