Staff Report

Central Catholic was knocked out of the top spot in Class 1A, while Patterson continues to gain steam in the latest Louisiana Sports Writers Association polls released today.

Central Catholic slipped to No. 2 following a challenging week in which the Eagles fell to Vandebilt Catholic, 54-44, before barely holding on to defeat then-No. 7 Ascension Episcopal, 48-45, Friday in District 8-1A action.

Vandebilt Catholic, the top vote-getter outside the top 10 in Class 4A a week ago, moved into the top 10 this week at No. 10. The Terriers are receiving 27 points.

Vandebilt Catholic will battle Morgan City today in District 8-4A action at approximately 7 p.m. in Morgan City.

Ascension Episcopal slipped to No. 9 in Class 1A. The squad is receiving 42 points.

Central Catholic, who received eight first-place votes a week ago, received three first place votes this week along with 110 points.

Christian Life, who reclaimed the top spot, received the other seven first-place votes. The Crusaders received 117 points.

In Class 3A, Patterson (13-5 overall, 10-0 in District 9-3A action) received 14 votes this week, twice as many as a week ago.

Patterson, who is riding a six-game winning streak, picked up an 81-53 victory against Kaplan during the last week as well as a 55-36 victory against Abbeville Friday on the road that gave the ’Jacks a share of the District 9-3A title.

Today, Patterson will play New Iberia, the top vote-getter outside Class 5A’s top 10 with 28 votes, on the road at approximately 7 p.m.

Patterson’s and Berwick’s District 9-3A foe, North Vermilion, remained ranked No. 10 in Class 3A with 25 points.

One of North Vermilion’s wins during the past week was a 63-48 victory against Berwick.

Below is a complete list of the polls in all classes. First place votes are in parentheses. The squads’ records and points received also are included.

Class 5A

Rec. Pts. Pvs.

1. Scotlandville (8) 25-2 118 1

2. Ouachita (2) 25-4 111 2

3. Comeaux 25-4 98 4

4. Bro. Martin 25-4 82 3

5. E. Ascension 24-3 76 5

6. Ruston 21-6 59 6

7. E. St. John 19-7 49 7

8. Westgate 17-6 48 9

9. Byrd 22-5 38 8

10. H.L. Bourgeois 21-6 30 –

Others receiving votes: New Iberia 28, Jesuit 15, Dutchtown 12, Natchitoches Central 12, Woodlawn-BR 8, Zachary 2.

Class 4A

Rec. Pts. Pvs.

1. Peabody (5) 24-4 111 2

2. S.T. More (3) 26-4 110 1

3. E. Jefferson (1) 26-2 103 3

4. Alexandria (1) 24-4 77 5

5. Huntington 20-4 68 7

6. Wash-Marion 20-6 67 4

7. Northside 20-5 61 6

8. St. Augustine 20-8 57 8

9. O.P. Walker 20-7 36 9

10. Vandebilt Cath. 19-6 27 –

Others receiving votes: Tioga, 20, Istrouma 13, Salmen 10, Minden 6, Opelousas 5, Neville 1, Tara 1.

Class 3A

Rec. Pts. Pvs.

1. Bossier (8) 25-3 117 1

2. Richwood (2) 19-7 114 2

3. Farmerville 21-5 90 4

4. Carroll 19-6 89 3

5. Brusly 2-7 80 6

6. St. James 19-5 64 5

7. Glen Oaks 16-11 52 7

8. Amite 20-7 50 9

9. Lusher 18-7 31 8

10. N. Vermilion 18-4 25 10

Others receiving votes: Bogalusa 23, Patterson 14, Iowa 11, West Feliciana 1, Port Allen, Caldwell 5, South Beauregard 4, Westlake 4, Madison 2, Marksville 2.

Class 2A

Rec. Pts. Pvs.

1. Newman (8) 24-2 118 1

2. University (1) 25-2 105 3

3. Riverside (1) 19-5 101 2

4. Sterlington 21-6 77 6

5. John Curtis 16-5 75 4

6. Mansfield 18-8 64 5

7. Winnfield 22-5 61 7

8. S.T. Aquinas 20-5 56 8

9. N. Webster 16-5 37 10

10. Pickering 17-8 28 –

Others receiving votes: Rosepine 16, French Settlement 14, Ville Platte 10, Northlake Christian 7, Dunham 5, Lakeview 4, Episcopal-BR 1, North Caddo 1.

Class 1A

Rec. Pts. Pvs.

1. Christ. Life (7) 21-6 117 2

2. Central Cath. (3) 16-4 110 1

3. North Central 18-4 98 3

4. Westminster 19-2 89 4

5. Country Day 17-7 77 5

6. Houma Christ. 13-9 56 6

7. Arcadia 17-8 50 9

8. Delhi 16-10 9 8

9. Ascen. Epis. 16-10 42 7

10. White Castle 14-9 40 10

Others receiving votes: Elton 18, St. Martin’s 11, Covenant Christian 3, Hamilton Christian 3, Southern Lab 3, East Iberville 2.

Classes B-C

Rec. Pts. Pvs.

1. Mad. Prep (8) 34-6 118 1

2. Fairview (1) 29-3 107 2

3. Zwolle (1) 26-11 91 3

4. Atlanta 21-5 82 4

5. Simmsboro 23-5 71 5

6. Castor 29-4 58 8

7. Anacoco 25-6 57 6

8. Hornbeck 25-6 49 9

9. Lacassine 26-6 30 7

10. Laf. Christ. 22-5 29 10

Others receiving votes: Midland 24, Hathaway 15, Summerfield 14, Rapides 13, Sicily Island, Choudrant 4, Family Christian 3, Elizabeth 2, New Living Word 2.

Information from The Advocate was used in this article.