Central Catholic cracked the top 10 in Class 1A, while Patterson fell five spots in Class 3A in the latest Louisiana Sports Writers Association prep football polls.
Morgan City opened its 2015 regular football season with a 26-7 victory against Berwick in a battle of area schools.
A St. John of Plaquemine defender loses his helmet when he collides with Central Catholic running back Stefano Guarisco at the goal line during Central Catholic’s 54-27 victory Thursday in Plaquemine. Guarisco rushed for 402 yards on 28 carries and scored five touchdowns. He added three two-point conversions. (The Daily Review/Courtney Long)
Stefano Guarisco took off offensively and the Central Catholic Eagles clamped down defensively to lead the Morgan City-based squad’s rally in the first half en route to a 54-27 victory Thursday.
Morgan City, Berwick and Central Catholic finished 2-1 to lead Tri-City area volleyball teams at the Morgan City High School Jamboree Thursday.
Central Catholic will participate in the Kiwanis Club of Lafayette Jamboree Friday when it takes on Catholic High of New Iberia in the jamboree finale at 8 p.m. at St. Thomas More. Above, Central Catholic quarterback Blake Byrne looks to pass during the squad's scrimmage against Covenant Christian last week. (The Daily Review/Crystal Thielepape)
Don’t get him wrong, Central Catholic head coach Tommy Minton wants to beat Catholic High-New Iberia in Friday’s 8 p.m. contest at St. Thomas More in the Kiwanis Club of Lafayette Jamboree.