The Lakers earned a clean sweep over Victory Christian on Friday night, with JV controlling the opener 45-29 before the Regional squad pulled away in the second half for a dominant 72-39 victory.
The JV Lakers set the tone early, bringing defensive pressure and balanced scoring to build a steady lead. After a competitive first quarter, La Lumiere tightened up defensively, limiting Victory Christian's second-chance opportunities and converting in transition. The Lakers' discipline on both ends allowed them to stretch the margin in the second half and secure the 16-point win.
In the Regional matchup, the energy carried over, but not without a fight.
Victory Christian matched the Lakers shot-for-shot in the first half, and the teams went into the locker room deadlocked at 32-32.
The second half, however, was all Lakers.
La Lumiere erupted out of the break with a defensive surge that completely shifted the game's momentum. The Lakers turned stops into fast-break points and began to dominate the glass, overwhelming Victory Christian with pace and physicality.
Anton Wagner led the charge with 29 points, Chuck Wang added 13 points.
By the fourth quarter, the game was firmly in La Lumiere's control. The Lakers outscored Victory Christian 40-7 in the second half, transforming a tight contest into a statement 72-39 victory.
From JV to Regional, it was a complete night for the Lakers — highlighted by defensive intensity, second-half adjustments, and a dominant closing performance.