Lacassine High School wins 2nd straight title

Lacassine High overcomes doubts to repeat as Class B state champions

Mar. 14, 2026 at 3:56am

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Lacassine High School won its second consecutive Class B state championship on Friday night, defeating Zwolle High School 58-49 at the Burton Coliseum Complex in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The win marks a repeat title for the program, which entered the tournament as the No. 4 seed while Zwolle was the No. 2 seed.

Why it matters

Lacassine High's repeat championship victory is an impressive accomplishment, especially considering the team had to replace six seniors from the previous year's roster. The win defies low external expectations for the program and showcases the team's resilience and coaching staff's ability to adapt.

The details

Lacassine High was led by guard Maliki Broussard, who was named Player of the Game after scoring over 20 points, including a half-court shot at the end of the third quarter. Head Coach Micah Rasberry noted that Zwolle's press defense presented challenges for his team, but they were able to regain their rhythm and secure the victory.

  • Lacassine High won the Class B state championship on Friday, March 14, 2026.
  • The team entered the tournament as the No. 4 seed, while Zwolle High was the No. 2 seed.

The players

Maliki Broussard

The guard for Lacassine High School, who was named Player of the Game after scoring over 20 points, including a half-court shot at the end of the third quarter.

Micah Rasberry

The head coach of the Lacassine High School basketball team, who guided the team to its second consecutive Class B state championship.

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What they’re saying

“In a thought. They jumped in to the press there for a little bit, maybe caught us by surprise and sped us up a little bit. You know, I thought it just kind of threw us out of our rhythm. So, you know, the message was simple, which is, you know, put the ball in a position of strength that you see the floor like..”

— Micah Rasberry, Head Coach

“And beginning of the season, nobody believed in us. You know, we was at the bottom. Nobody thought that we would be good this year because we lost six seniors last year. So they thought we were going to be down. But, you know, when we started doing good, we were still in the bottom. Nobody believed in us.”

— Maliki Broussard, Guard

What’s next

The Lacassine High School basketball team will look to build on their repeat championship victory and continue their success in the upcoming seasons.

The takeaway

Lacassine High School's ability to overcome low external expectations and win a second consecutive state championship is a testament to the team's resilience, coaching staff's adaptability, and the program's continued commitment to excellence in the face of adversity.