Markavius Johnson poured in 23 points and Cameron Parker added 16 to lead Minden’s Crimson Tide to a narrow 59-56 win over  BTW Friday in a District 1-4A contest.

After entering halftime tied at 30 apiece, the Tide took a two-point third quarter lead and hung on for the win to up its season record to 8-6, 1-0 in district play.

Gerald Richardson added eight points for the Tide while Kameron Harrison had four, Hudson Brown and Curry had three each and Steven Lassien scored two.

BTW, now 6-6 for the season, was led by Brian French with 17, Dakerion Mitchell with 12 and Jackson Bates with 11.

Minden is back in action Tuesday when West Monroe comes calling for a pair of games. The Lady Tiders will tip off at 6 p.m. followed by the boys’ game at 7:30.

Both Minden squads will continue district play Friday at Woodlawn with the girls’ opening play at 6 p.m. and boys’ action scheduled to start at 7:30.