Class A
No. 15 Ringgold 59, No. 2 Elton 45
The No. 15 Ringgold Redskins will be returning to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2006 as they have pulled the 59-45 upset over the No. 2 Elton Indians. Keesean Johnson had a stellar night with four 3-pointers on his way to 30 points. Ringgold pounced on a tough first quarter for the Indians and took an early 20-10 lead. Johnson also had a 15 point first quarter to push along the Redskins. Elton closed the gap a little in the second but Ringgold maintained the lead at 33-27 at halftime. Neither team could generate much offense in the third as Ringgold pushed the lead up to 40-32. Johnson turned on the jets again for an 8 point final quarter to give Ringgold the win.
No. 4 Arcadia 62, No. 13 Logansport 37
The Hornets tamed the Logansport Tigers in their first playoff matchup with a 62-37 home win. Arcadia was led by Tyler Jefferson who splashed five 3-pointers en route to 20 points. Ja’Qualon Crane netted 17. Khyrese Taylor added 11.
No. 7 Northwood – Lena 72, No. 10 Homer 62
The Homer Pelicans season ended on Monday night with a 72-62 road loss to the Northwood-Lena Gators. D’Anthony Kimble led the Pels with 31 points. Takeviuante Kidd added 14.
No. 3 White Castle 77, No. 14 Lincoln Prep 66
Class B
No. 4 Doyline 79, No. 20 Florien 64
The defending state champion Doyline Panthers almost had some bad luck with the Florien Blackcats. Doyline trailed early in the first half by double digits but the Panthers rallied in the second half to advance to the quarterfinals. Jamaria “Juicy” Clark led the Panthers with 28 points. Jamari Markray bucketed 25. Armondre Dotie scored 12. Damarion McClendon finished with 10. The Panthers will now host last year’s semifinal opponent JS Clark Bulldogs out of Opelousas on Friday night.
Class C
No. 6 Ebarb 61, No. 11 Summerfield 43
Quarterfinal Matchups
All Games are Friday, March 5
Class A
No. 5 Oak Grove (10-3) at No. 4 Arcadia (16-1), 6:30
No. 15 Ringgold (13-14) at No. 7 Northwood-Lena (15-9), 6:00
Class B
No. 5 JS Clark Academy (20-9) at No. 4 Doyline (14-0), 6:30
Class C
No. 5 Gibsland-Coleman (6-10) at No. 4 Hornbeck (13-11), 6:00
Division IV
No. 6 Central Catholic (19-4) at No. 3 Calvary (24-5), 6:00
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