WESTVILLE - It's a basketball night for LaVille! Head coach Michael Edison returns for his 17th season and his Lancers open the 2024-25 season at Westville. Tip is scheduled for 6:30 pm, with the varsity to follow. The Blackhawks are coming off a 13-13 campaign a year ago. Coach Kyle Sonaty's team put together a three-game winning streak and played for a sectional championship before dropping a 57-44 decision to Marquette Catholic. This will be the 19th game in the series since 1984-85, with the Lancers leading, 10-8. Westville graduated seven from the team a year ago, including leading scorer Kaden Pepper's 18.3 points per game and 9.7 rebounds per outing. Among those expected back Brian Jackson (10.8 ppg, 2.1 assists per game) and Cole Swanson (5.3 ppg). WHS opened the season on November 25 in a 73-53 loss at Highland. LaVille gets back to the court after a 13-12 season in 2023-24. Lost to graduate are Michael Good (121.4 ppg) and Lucas Plummer (10.6 ppg). Key players returning are Collin Czarnecki (19.6 ppg) and Lance Edison (5.2 ppg). Game on ... GAMEDAY LaVille (0-0) at Westville (0-1) Site: Westville Jr-Sr HS Tip: JV - 6:30pm, V - 8pm EST Coaches: Michael Edison (228-146 in 17th year at LaVille). Kyle Sonaty (13-14 in 2nd year at Westille) Series Since 2004-2005: LaVille leads Westville, 10-8 Last Meeting: LaVille def. Westville, 65-61, Feb. 13, 2024