The Extra Point: Football Tidbits & More From Week 7
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor
FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD | POWER RATINGS | DISTRICT STANDINGS
Coaching Milestones & Super Bowl Surprise
West Monroe alumnus and NFL legend Andrew Whitworth surprised John Curtis Head Coach J.T. Curtis with an unforgettable gift—tickets to the Super Bowl.
Young and Fearless – Logansport’s Alex Espinoza
Eat, Sleep, The Streak
Louisiana’s Longest Winning & Losing Streaks
Consecutive Wins (15 or more games)
19 – Ruston had the longest win streak in the state… until last night. Neville defeated Ruston, 26-21
Consecutive Losses (15 or more games)
43 – Southwood
29 – Comeaux
19 – Bolton
Predictions: Where We Were right … Where We Were Wrong …
Where We Were Right
#7 Ascension Episcopal vs #1 Vermilion Catholic
In a back-and-forth battle, Vermilion Catholic defeated Ascension Episcopal, keeping their undefeated season alive. Jonathan Dartez was sensational, carrying the ball 40 times for 282 rushing yards and scoring four touchdowns. With this victory, Vermilion Catholic handed Ascension Episcopal their first loss of the season.
#6 Oak Grove vs #9 Mangham
In a hard-fought battle, #6 Oak Grove moves past #9 Mangham with a 26-20 victory. Mangham came out strong with a dominant ground game, scoring in just two plays to take an early lead. Oak Grove responded as Louisiana Tech commit Jackson Bradley powered into the end zone, but Mangham’s relentless rushing attack pushed them ahead again, 12-6. Oak Grove tied it up at 12, leading to a defensive stalemate marked by goal-line stands and key interceptions. Late in the game, Oak Grove surged ahead 20-18 and added two more scores to secure the 26-20 win.
#10 Central vs #4 Catholic-BR
#4 Catholic High topped #10 Central 24-14, powered by 179 rushing yards, with Rylan Parker leading the Bears with 106 yards on the ground. Catholic set the tone early with a crucial 4th-and-9 touchdown pass from Baylor Graves to Alex Huffine. The Bears methodically extended drives throughout the game, controlling the clock and keeping Central’s defense on the field. Central scored late to cut the lead, but Catholic’s balanced attack proved too much to overcome as they held on for the win.
Where We Were Wrong
#6 Neville vs #1 Ruston
Ruston’s win streak came to an end as the No. 6 Neville Tigers defeated the No. 1 ranked Bearcats 26-21 in a heavyweight contest. Ruston struggled with inefficiency, committing 13 penalties for 127 yards and punting on five of nine drives. Despite a strong performance by running back Josh Brantley, who scored two touchdowns, Neville capitalized on key third-down conversions and special teams plays, including a 71-yard kickoff return touchdown. Neville’s sophomore quarterback Parker Robinson threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team to victory. Neville was able to get crucial first downs late in the game to run out the clock, a huge win for the Tigers!
*Rummel and St. Augustine play today*
How The GeauxPreps Top 10 Fared – Week 7
CLASS 5A
1. Ruston (6-1) lost to Neville, 26-21
2. Edna Karr (6-0) beat Jesuit, 21-9
3. Acadiana (6-1) beat Lafayette, 55-10
4. Catholic-BR (5-1) beat Central, 35-17
5. John Curtis (4-2) beat Brother Martin, 17-14
6. Neville (7-0) beat Ruston, 26-21
7. Zachary (5-1) beat Liberty, 42-8
8. Alexandria (7-0) beat Pineville, 56-21
9. Rummel (5-1) *Plays St. Augustine Today*
10. Central (6-1) lost to Catholic-BR, 35-17
CLASS 4A
1. Teurlings Catholic (7-0) win via forfeit
2. Archbishop Shaw (5-2) beat Walker, 59-14
3. Lutcher (6-0) beat E.D. White, 27-20
4. E.D. White (5-2) lost to Lutcher, 27-20
5. Cecilia (5-2) beat Beau Chene, 71-0
6. St. Thomas More (4-3) win via forfeit
7. North DeSoto (5-2) beat Southwood, 62-11
8. Westgate (4-2) beat Rayne, 59-14
9. Opelousas (3-3) beat Livonia, 48-0
10. Franklinton (6-1) beat Abbeville, 50-12
CLASS 3A
1. University Lab (6-1) beat Glen Oaks, 55-6
2. John F. Kennedy (3-4) beat Sophie B. Wright, 50-0
3. Bunkie (7-0) beat Buckeye, 64-0
4. Amite (5-2) beat Pine, 33-14
5. St. James (4-2) beat Mcdonogh 35, 26-9
6. Pine (5-2) lost to Amite, 33-14
7. Madison Prep (4-3) beat Port Allen, 52-6
8. Erath (6-1) beat Berwick, 43-7
9. De La Salle (3-4) beat L.B. Landry, 31-30
10. Jewel Sumner (6-1) beat Bogalusa, 58-0
CLASS 2A
1. Dunham (7-0) beat Northeast, 51-6
2. Calvary (5-2) beat Union Parish, 24-15
3. Ouachita Christian (7-0) beat Beekman Charter, 47-0
4. Catholic-NI (6-1) beat Delcambre, 62-6
5. Notre Dame (4-3) beat Lafayette Christian, 42-28
6. Oak Grove (5-2) lost to Mangham, 26-20
7. Newman (6-0) beat Cohen, 49-0
8. Union Parish (3-4) lost to Calvary, 24-15
9. Mangham (6-1) beat Oak Grove, 26-20
10. Lafayette Christian Academy (2-5) lost to Notre Dame, 42-28
CLASS 1A
1. Vermilion Catholic (7-0) beat Ascension Episcopal, 49-27
2. Haynesville (7-0) beat Cedar Creek, 52-8
3. Southern Lab (3-3) lost to Kaplan, 40-20
4. Ascension Catholic (5-1) beat St. John, 53-0
5. Riverside (4-2) beat West St. John, 41-6
6. Kentwood (5-2) beat Independence, 56-6
7. Ascension Episcopal (6-1) lost to Vermilion Catholic, 49-27
8. Jeanerette (6-0) beat St. Martinville, 26-13
9. St. Edmund (7-0) beat Sacred Heart, 58-7
10. General Trass (5-2) beat Block, 56-26