Christian Life routs Berwick

Class 1A power Christian Life rolled past Berwick 69-34 in nondistrict boys’ hoops action Tuesday.
While the Crusaders led just 10-8 after the first quarter, the visitors from Baton Rouge exploded for 27 points in the second period and limited Berwick to six points en route to a 37-14 halftime time.
The visitors extended their lead to 52-23 after three quarters.
Brandon Naverro led Berwick with seven points, while Kobe Champine had six.
Other scorers for the Panthers included Cody Roberie, five; Larenz Clark, four; Donald Tillman and Silton Span, three points each; and Tysin Meads, Travis Whitehead and Kenan Jones with two points apiece.
Christian Life connected on five three-pointers in the win.
Berwick (10-13) will return to action Thursday when it hosts Donaldsonville in District 9-3A play.
Patterson knocks
off Donaldsonville
Patterson picked up a key District 9-3A victory Tuesday with a 67-54 win against Donaldsonville on the road.
The win kept Patterson in the race for a District 9-3A title while also avenging an earlier season loss at home to the Tigers.
“It was a great team win,” Patterson head coach Ryan Taylor said. “The guys played well together all night. I’m not sure of the number of assists we had but it was high. To go into a place like Donaldsonville where they play so well at home and come out with a victory speaks volumes about the mental toughness of these guys. I’m very proud of them.”
While both teams scored 15 points in the first quarter, Patterson took a halftime lead at 31-24 after outscoring the Tigers 16-9 in the second period.
While Donaldsonville cut its third-quarter deficit to one at 36-35 after outscoring the Lumberjacks 11-5 in the period, Patterson exploded for 31 points in the fourth quarter and held Donaldsonville to 19 for the win.
Patterson had four players reach double figures led by Taylan Grogan’s 22 points.
Other scorers for the Lumberjacks included Jordan Butler with 14, Daylon Charlot, 13; Kenneth Washington, 12; and DJ Jones and Mykel Jones, each three.
As for what lies ahead Friday, the Lumberjacks will travel to face E.D. White, who is also in contention for the league title.
While Patterson enters the game 4-1 with three district contests left, E.D. White is 4-2 with two district games remaining. Donaldsonville isn’t out of contention either as the Tigers are 4-2 with two district games remaining.
“Friday night is a huge game,” Taylor said. “We have a slight lead in the standings, and it will be another tough and intense game. It will be a playoff atmosphere. Like we tell the kids all the time, you have to love games like this. It’s why you play. We will have to be prepared physically and mentally. E.D. White brings many challenges, so we will have our work cut (out) for us.”
Central Catholic defeats Ascension Episcopal
The Central Catholic Eagles defeated Ascension Episcopal, 46-31, in District 7-1A action in Morgan City Tuesday.
While the Eagles led 29-27 heading into the fourth quarter, the Eagles outscored the Blue Gators 17-4 in the fourth quarter for the win.
Much of their production came at the free throw line where the Eagles finished 12 of 17 during the period.
During the fourth quarter, the Blue Gators lost their head coach as Eric Mouton was ejected from the game.
Central Catholic led 16-11 after the first quarter and 24-18 at the half.
The Eagles connected on five three-pointers, three of those by Samarick Paul, who led the squad with 18 points.
Stefano Guarisco also reached double figures with 13 points.
Other scorers for Central Catholic included Elijah Swan with six; Matt Vorenkamp, three; and Blake Byrne, Jalen Johnson and Charlie Solar with two points apiece.
Central Catholic (12-11 overall, 8-2 in district) will continue District 7-1A action Friday when it travels to face Lafayette Christian, who is undefeated in District 7-1A play and ranked No. 3 in the latest unofficial Louisiana High School Athletic Association power rankings released Tuesday afternoon.
Morgan City defeats
South Terrebonne
The Morgan City Tigers bounced back from a loss to Ellender Friday with a 57-43 victory against South Terrebonne in Bourg Tuesday.
No individual statistics were available.
Morgan City (13-8, 4-2 in district) will return to action Friday when it hosts Vandebilt Catholic. Junior varsity action is set for a 6 p.m. tip with varsity to follow around 7 p.m.