University’s Lane Mixon (35) attempts to tackle Madison Prep quarterback Tylan Johnson (7), Thursday, October 31, 2024, at BREC’s Memorial Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Surprise! Just when it looked like one Baton Rouge Class 5A district might end the football season in a three-way tie for first, the other now faces that possibility going into the final week of the regular season. That is just one situation to watch the curtain comes down on the 2024 regular season.
District titles and final playoff positioning hang in the balance. Though it was certainly not the shot heard around the world, Central’s 14-3 victory over seventh-ranked Zachary Friday night was a difference maker. There are reasons to anticipate that Thursday District 4-5A showdown between the Broncos (6-2, 3-1) and fifth-ranked Catholic High (7-1, 4-0).
Zachary hosts and a win by the Broncos could force a three-way title tie that could also include Central (8-1, 3-1). Denham Springs’ come-from-behind 21-14 victory over Walker Friday night lessens the chance for a three-way tie in 5-5A. Going into Week 10 against different opponents, Dutchtown (7-1, 4-1) and St.
Amant ( 6-2, 4-1) and tied atop standings. Walker (5-4, 3-2) and Denham Springs (6-3, 3-2) are next. Meanwhile, Plaquemine (8-1, 7-0) clinched the 6-4A title with its 38-6 win over Istrouma Friday night.
A win over South Lafourche (4-5, 4-2) will give the outright 8-4A title for Lutch.
