MCJHS sixth-grade team finishes its season undefeated

Morgan City Junior High School’s sixth-grade team went 4-0 last week with a pair of wins each against Berwick and Central Catholic.
On Saturday, Morgan City defeated Berwick, 8-6, and Central Catholic, 22-14.
Overall, Morgan City finished its season undefeated.
“Tigers coaches would like to congratulate their athletes on their hard work this year and their undefeated season and would also like to thank the parents for all their support,” Morgan City coach Bronson Blanchard said.
Along with Morgan City, Berwick and Central Catholic, Franklin also participated in the sixth-grade league.
“I am looking forward to all teams in the parish participating to make this program grow into what is intended to be: a feeder program for the Jr. high schools leading into the high schools,” Blanchard said. “All participating schools will benefit their Jr. high programs as a feeder program. Thank you to all the local volunteer coaches that helped out to make this happen as well as any volunteer refs that made this happen, as well.
“This feeder program is taking the place of the local Atchafalaya football league, and we’d like to thank them for donating the equipment to our schools, which enabled us to play,” Blanchard added. “Without them donating the equipment to start, we would not have had gear. It’s been a great season, and I look forward to what next year has in store for the Tigers.”
On Saturday against Berwick, Terell Barrow returned a kickoff 75 yards for a touchdown after Berwick had taken a 6-0 lead with about two minutes remaining.
After the touchdown, the Tigers converted the two-point conversion.
While Berwick moved the ball down the field on the ensuing drive, it could not get into the end zone as Morgan City held on for the win.
Barrow led Morgan City with the kickoff return and 75 yards rushing. Trey Delaune also had a 35-yard reception.
No Berwick stats were available.
Following Berwick and Central Catholic playing to a 6-all tie, Morgan City faced Central Catholic.
The Eagles struck first when Howard Kinchen scored, but Morgan City held Central Catholic out of the end zone on the two-point conversion attempt.
Morgan City quickly answered with a two-play drive that ended in a score. The score remained tied at 6 after a failed two-point conversion pass.
On Central Catholic’s ensuing possession, Delaune forced a fumble that bounced into Barrow’s hands, and he returned it 98 yards for a touchdown.
After the two-point conversion, Morgan City led 14-6.
Central Catholic tied the score at 14 on its next possession via a touchdown and two-point conversion.
After receiving the kickoff and with little time on the clock, the Tigers move down the field, and Barrow scored for a 20-14 Morgan City lead. Tyler “Stew” Stewart caught the two-point conversion pass for the final margin.
Against Central Catholic, Barrow rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns, while Delaune had two receptions for 45 yards. Stewart had the two-point conversion reception.
Defensively, Robert Blanchard had four tackles and three assists, while Barrow had two tackles, two assists and a 98-yard fumble return for a touchdown. Jason Salgado had three tackles and three assists, while Scott Turner and Jamari Tillman each had two assists.
Kinchen had an estimated 100 yards rushing and two touchdowns for Central Catholic.
Earlier in the week, Morgan City defeated Central Catholic, 28-8, and Berwick, 16-0.
Combined Morgan City offensive statistical leaders from the two games were: Barrow, 212 yards rushing and four touchdowns; Jaquan Gray, 35 yards rushing, one touchdown and a two-point conversion; Delaune, 35 yards receiving, one touchdown and one two-point conversion; and Keegan Lang, two pass completions for 25 yards and one touchdown;
Defensively for Morgan City in the two games, Blanchard had five tackles, two assists and one forced fumble; Salgado, three tackles, three assists and one forced fumble; Gray, three tackles and two assists; Matthew Nugier, two tackles, one assist and one forced fumble and recovery; James Richardson, two tackles and one assist; Scott Turner, one tackle and two assists; Tillman, one tackle, three assists and sack; Barrow, one tackle, two assists and one fumble recovery; Nylon Grogan, one tackle and two assist; Delaune, two assists and one interception; Stewart, Taylor Templet, Riley Lodrigue and Logan Hebert, two assists apiece; and Roderick Bennett, one assist.