Minden’s Crimson Tide begins its LHSAA boys’ basketball title quest Friday when the LaGrange Gators come calling at the Tide gym.

Tipoff for the first round contest is set for 6:30 p.m. Minden is ranked 14th in Class 4A Division II (Non-Select) while the Gators come in as the 19th ranked team.

Minden comes into Friday’s playoff standing at 15-8 for the season, 6-4 in District 1-4A. LaGrange finished the season 16-15, placing third in District 3-4A with a 3-3 record.

Admission is $10.