The Anacoco Indians suffered through another state title game loss Friday, March 8, to Sabine Parish rival Zwolle, 45-41.  This marks the second straight year Zwolle has taken the measure of Anacoco in the title game for Division V Non-select schools.

Anacoco’s defense was up to the task, holding Zwolle to 35 points under their playoff scoring average.  Neither team shot well, but Anacoco can look to the free throw line, where they hit only 7 of 16 tries (43%).  The Indians hit just 38% from the field but made only 6 of 24 three-point shots.  Zwolle was not much more effective shooting the ball.  They made 7 of 22 from the free throw line (31%), keeping the Indians within striking distance down the stretch.  The Hawks shot 44% from the field and 36% from beyond the arc.

Anacoco trailed 25-17 at half-time but managed just 3 points the entire third quarter.  The Indians did outscore the Hawks 21-9 in the fourth quarter.  Zwolle was led in scoring by Howard Ethredge with 13points.  Preston Sanders and Alec Williams each chipped in with 12 points.  Seven players scored for Anacoco, but only Caleb Taylor hit double figures with 13 points.

The game was played at Anacoco’s tempo, but cold shooting plagued them in the second half.  The Indians finish the year as District 4-B champions and made their second straight trip to the state finals game under Coach Jason Tinsley.