A fourth quarter explosion propelled Minden past C.E. Byrd’s Yellow Jackets 57-41 Friday, running the Crimson Tide’s season record to 3-2 heading into a Tuesday matchup with Airline.

After entering the half tied at 21, the Tide eased to a slim 36-34 lead after three quarters. The Tide erupted for 21 fourth quarter points while holding the Jackets to only seven to take the win.

Steven Lassien led Minden’s scoring with 18 points followed by Kameron Harris with 12 and Javen Calloway’s 11. Byrd’s Speckman had 12 and Langley added 11.