La Porte, IN - On Tuesday night, the La Lumiere girls' basketball team clashed with Calumet Christian in the Southshore Athletic Conference Tournament championship game, ultimately emerging victorious with a final score of 43-32. The win makes it three in a row for La Lu, and an overall record of 6-4 on the season..

Right from the opening whistle, the Lakers demonstrated their dominance, sprinting to an impressive 11-0 lead, fueled by the outstanding performance of Sincere Coleman Francis. The Patriots, however, proved resilient and launched a comeback in the fourth quarter, narrowing the margin to 37-31. Despite the late surge from Calumet Christian, the Lakers held their ground and secured the tournament championship.

Leading the charge for La Lumiere, Sincere Coleman Francis delivered an outstanding performance, contributing a game-high 14 points to the team's success. Miya Simmons played a crucial role with 13 points, while Erin Morrison and Addison Penziol each added eight points..

With the championship secured, the Lakers now look ahead to their next challenge as they prepare to hit the hardwood once again on Saturday. Their upcoming matchup will be against Lake Forest Academy, and tip-off is scheduled for 4:15 PM CT.