No changes at the top in local prep football Top 10 rankings. Subtle moves notable

Class 5A-4A

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The U-High captains walk to midfield for the coin toss in the District 6-3A game against Parkview Baptist on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Parkview Baptist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON Catholic wide receiver Cohen LeBlanc (4) races up field following the catch against Liberty in the first quarter on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Olympia Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Class 5A-4A 1, Catholic (6-1): The Bears continue to roll on with four wins in a row, this time with a big win over Scotlandville in District 4-5A.

2, Zachary (6-1): More of the same for the Broncos ...



a solid 4-5A over Woodlawn was their fifth consecutive win since a Week 2 loss to Acadiana. 3, Lutcher (7-0): The Class 4A Bulldogs have done their heavy lifting in District 8-4A. Now is the time to fine tune for playoffs.

4, Central (7-1): A big 4-5A game with Zachary looms on the horizon. Wildcats could upend plans for ZHS-Catholic showdown in Week 10. 5, Plaquemine (7-1): Seven straight wins for the Green Devils, won can lock up 6-4A title with a road victory over Istrouma this week.

6, St. Amant (5-2) and Walker (5-3): All tied up again? Walker’s big win over Dutchtown last week makes another three-way 5-5A tie with DTHS and St. Amant possible.

8, Istrouma (7-1) and Dutchtown (6-1): Istrouma could force a 6-4A tie at the top with a win over Plaquemine. Meanwhile, DTHS needs a win after losing for the first time in 2024. 10, Denham Springs (5-3): The Yellow Jackets look to play 5-5A spoiler when they host Livingston rival Walker Friday night.

On the outside looking in: Brusly, East Ascension, St. Michael, West Feliciana, Woodlawn. Class 3A and below 1, University (7-1): Another week and another big win for the Cubs, who have won seven straight going into a 6-3A showdown with Madison Prep.

2, Dunham (8-0): It’s on this week ...

the Tigers host rival Episcopal with the District 8-2A title hanging in the balance. 3, Ascension Catholic (6-1) and St. James (5-2): Class 1A ACHS looks to claim its 25th district win in a row and the 8-1A title Friday vs.

White Castle. Class 3A St. James has won four of its last five and needs to two more wins to clinch 7-3A title.

5, Episcopal (7-1): Bragging rights, an 8-2A title and a possible move up in power ratings are on the line for the Knights vs. Dunham this week. 6, Madison Prep (5-3): Could the Chargers have U-High where they want them? MPA has won five straight games and is last team to beat Cubs in 6-3A back in 2022.

7, Catholic-PC (8-0) and Southern Lab (4-3): Two 1A teams looking to finish string. CHSPC earned regional and statewide credibility with win over St. Edmund last week in 5-1A.

Southern Lab ended a three-game losing skid with a huge win over rival Kentwood in 9-1A. 9, Parkview Baptist (4-4): Yes, the Eagles lost to No. 1 U-High.

But with two games left in 6-3A, PBS has a chance to build toward playoffs. 10, Slaughter Charter (5-2): Give the Knights their due ..

. they are established as a No. 3 team in 8-2A in their first Class 2A season.

On the outside looking in: Baker, Donaldsonville, North Iberville, Port Allen, White Castle..