Patterson Lumberjacks clinch share of league title; MCHS in contention in 4A

The Patterson High School boys’ basketball team clinched at least a share of the District 8-3A title Friday with a win against Erath, while Morgan City remains in contention for the District 7-4A crown after routing Vandebilt Catholic Friday.
Patterson’s 72-36 win against Erath, coupled with E.D. White defeating North Vermilion Friday gave Patterson a two-game district lead over the nearest competition with two games remaining. The Lumberjacks, who currently sit at 9-1 in district, can win the crown outright by winning at least one of their games this week or via a loss each by Berwick, North Vermilion and E.D. White this week.
Mathematically, Berwick, North Vermilion and E.D. White still are not out of the race for a share of the league title as each are 7-3 but all three need to win their district games this week and have Patterson lose both of their games to have a shot.
Things will become much clearer after Tuesday’s action when Patterson travels to North Vermilion and E.D. White plays at Berwick.
In District 7-4A, the champion or co-champion will be decided Tuesday. Morgan City, Ellender and Assumption each 7-2 league marks. Friday, Morgan City routed Vandebilt Catholic in Morgan City, 73-45.
Morgan City will travel to face Assumption Tuesday, while Ellender will close district play at Vandebilt Catholic. The winner of Morgan City/Assumption contest is guaranteed at least a share of the district crown. The victor of that game wins the title outright if Ellender falls to Vandebilt Catholic. The victor and Ellender will share the title if the Patriots defeat Vandebilt Catholic.
Patterson defeats Erath
The Patterson Lumberjacks rolled past Erath, 72-36, in District 8-3A action in Patterson Friday.
Patterson outscored Erath in every quarter as the Lumberjacks took a 19-9 lead after a period of play, led 33-20 at halftime and 54-27 after three quarters.
Jordan Butler led three Lumberjacks in double figures with 19 points. Other scorers included Tyric Garrett with 14; Dajon Richard, 13; Tyrone Tillman, seven; John Brooks and Khyri Harris, five apiece; Drew Lucas, three; and Kamiah Jones, Kai Schexnayder and Elijah Williams, two each.
Patterson will return to action Tuesday when it travels to face North Vermilion in league play.
MCHS routs
Vandebilt Catholic
The Morgan City High School Tigers outscored Vandebilt Catholic in every quarter en route to an easy 73-45 District 7-4A win in Morgan City Friday.
Morgan City led 20-9 after a quarter, 43-25 at halftime and 55-36 after three quarters.
Makye Richard led three Tigers in double figures with 18 points. Other Morgan City scorers included Tywaun Walker, 16; Ke’Sean Francois, 10; Deondre Grogan, five; Morrquise Charles, Kerwin Francois, Taaj Daniels and Ronnell Williams, four each; DeAndre Long and Devonta Grogan, three each; and Jared Singleton, two.
Morgan City will return to action Tuesday when it travels to face Assumption. Junior varsity boys’ action is set for a 5 p.m. start with varsity to follow.
Also, Morgan City’s final home game against Mentorship Academy, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been moved up a day to Wednesday. Junior varsity action will begin at 5:30 p.m. with varsity to follow at 6:30 p.m.
CCHS defeats Hanson
Central Catholic defeated Hanson Memorial, 66-51, in District 7-1A action in Morgan City Friday.
Central Catholic had four players reach double figures, led by Samarick Paul’s 18 points. Other double-figure scorers included Elijah Swan, 15; Ja’len Johnson, 13; and Brooks Thomas, 10.
The Eagles’ next contest, a road game against Gueydan, has been moved up a day to tonight. Tip is set for 6 p.m.