Parish Playoff Picture - The parish playoff picture has narrowed down with Franklinton and Pine losing their first round games last week. This leaves only the Bogalusa Lumberjacks still playing. The Jacks will be on the road to face the Lutcher Bulldogs, a perennial playoff team which has loads of playoff experience.
One of the biggest things working in the Jacks favor is their coach's experience. Coach Cyril Crutchfield has led teams on many playoff runs and won several championships and he has the Jacks playing on a high level at just the right time. In fact, the Jacks, who are led on the field by their speedy sophomore quarterback Ashton Levi, are very reminiscent of one of his championship teams at South Plaquemines that was led by a speedy, talented quarterback named Ridge Turner.
Exciting times for the Lumberjacks.
Notes and Quotes
"I hate it for our kids, especially the seniors. They have worked extremely hard to get the program back in the right direction. Our guys have been through a lot of adversity the last couple of years and I'm proud of how they responded. Our young guys are talented and this experience will help the program moving forward. I'm thankful for all of our fans and support groups that showed up to support our team, forever and always Go Demons!" ---Franklinton head football coach Jonathon Barber
"It was a tough loss. The team fought hard. We have the lead with about six minutes left and couldn't close it out. I'm proud of our team and the way we played all year." ---Pine head football coach Bradley Seal
"I could not be more proud of the growth in our young men and program, not just last year to now but from week six to now. Really played a complete game last night, winning all three parts of the game and the physical and mental part of the game. These kids, coaches, school and community needed this one and I couldn't be happier for all." ---Denham Springs head football coach Brett Beard
"Adjustments was the name of the game last night! Defensively we had to adjust to some things they were doing but once we figured it out, we were able to stifle their offense. Defense was led by Zamian Waller, Javae Gilmore, Ashton Wilson and Simeon Powell. Offensively Jalen Robinson was stellar once again with a couple of touchdown passes and Brennan Harrell cracked 150 yards rushing again. I total pleased with the effort but now we gotta fix, work on penalties!" ---Amite head football coach Zephaniah Powell
Last Week’s Action
Lakeshore 62 Franklinton 31
Northwood Sh. 40 Pearl River 0
Amite 48 Delhi Charter 0
Rosepine 35 Kentwood 0
East Feliciana 55 Pine 35
Many 49 Independence 0
Denham Springs 42 Central 14
West Feliciana 38 Sumner 0
Kinder 22 St Helena 20
Tylertown 20 Union 8
Plaquemine 41 Salmen 27
Bogalusa 58 Jennings 26
Ruston 45 Covington 10
Ponchatoula 46 Lafayette 6
This Week’s Action
5A First Round
14 John Ehret at 3 Ponchatoula
11 Ouachita Parish at 27 Denham Springs
4A First Round
10 Lakeshore at 7 Cecilia
3A First Round
11 Bogalusa at 6 Lutcher
2A First Round
6 Amite at 22 Kinder
Mississippi Playoffs
Brookhaven at Picayune
Raleigh at Tylertown
Mendenhall at Poplarville
