Cards defeat Tigers in playoff battle

LACASSINE — After receiving a first-round bye, the No. 4 Lacassine boys’ basketball team hosted the No. 13 Simsboro Tigers in the Regional round of the Class B playoffs. The Cardinals jumped out to a 17-10 lead early in the second period, but a 17-point run by Simsboro gave them a 27-17 lead. Lacassine would fight their way back to tie the game 33-all at halftime. The Cardinals would outscore Sims…