Boys Basketball Playoffs: KIPP-BTW continues magical run at title

The resurgence of the great basketball program that was once Booker T. Washington continues in Lake Charles this afternoon.

No. 8 seed KIPP-Booker T. Washington looks to pull another upset when the Lions battle Delhi at 1:15 p.m. in the Class 1A semifinals at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles.

KIPP-B.T. Washington advanced by knocking off No. 25 Kentwood 88-61 before fighting past No. 9 Grand Lake 50-45.

The Lions then shocked the state by knocking off top seed White Castle 68-62 on the road.

Kenny Allen’s District 8-1A champion (23-14) were led by Tyrese Johnson, who scored 23 points in the win over White Castle. Kyran Ratliff scored 18 points while Shapaca Smith had 12 points. Mike Johnson is another star for the Lions.

The Bears (29-7) advanced by edging No. 5 Lincoln Prep 60-59 in the quarterfinals after knocking off No. 20 Gueydan 49-26 and No. 13 Elton 80-43.

Allstate Sugar Bowl LHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament at Burton Coliseum-Lake Charles

Monday, March 4
Class 1A Semifinals
(3) Jonesboro-Hodge vs. (2) North Central, 11:30 a.m.
(8) KIPP-Booker T. Washington vs. (4) Delhi, 1:15 p.m.

Class C Semifinals
(4) Atlanta vs. (1) Summerfield, 3 p.m.
(3) Pleasant Hill vs. (2) Simpson, 4:45 p.m.

Class 2A Semifinals
(4) Ville Platte vs. (1) Rayville, 6:15 p.m.
(7) Port Allen vs. (6) Lake Arthur, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, March 5
Division V Semifinals
(3) Runnels vs. (2) Crescent City Christian, 11:30 a.m.
(4) Northside Christian vs. (1) Jehovah-Jireh, 1:15 p.m.

Division IV Semifinals
(3) Hamilton Christian vs. (2) Central Catholic, 3 p.m.
(4) Opelousas Catholic vs. (1) Lafayette Christian, 4:45 p.m.

Class 4A Semifinals
(5) Carencro vs. (1) Bossier, 6:15 p.m.
(3) Breaux Bridge vs. (2) Leesville, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, March 6
Division III Semifinals
(4) Riverside Academy vs. (1) Dunham, 11:30 a.m.
(3) Episcopal vs. (2) Country Day, 1:15 p.m.

Division II Semifinals
(10) St. Louis Catholic vs. (3) De La Salle, 3 p.m.
(4) St. Thomas More vs. (1) University Lab, 4:45 p.m.

Class B Semifinals
(4) Weston vs. (1) Zwolle, 6:15 p.m.
(3) Hicks vs. (2) Simsboro, 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 7
Division I Semifinals
(6) Brother Martin vs. (2) St. Augustine, 11:30 a.m.
(5) Catholic-BR vs. (1) Scotlandville, 1:15 p.m.

Class 5A Semifinals
(4) Bonnabel vs. (1) Thibodaux, 3 p.m.
(3) Walker vs. (2) Ouachita Parish, 4:45 p.m.

Class 3A Semifinals
(4) Madison Prep vs. (1) Sophie B. Wright, 6:15 p.m.
(3) Wossman vs. (2) Peabody, 8 p.m.

Friday, March 8
Division V championship, 10 a.m.
Division IV championship, noon
Class C championship, 2 p.m.
Class 1A championship, 4 p.m.
Class 2A championship, 6 p.m.
Class 4A championship, 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 9
Division III championship, 10 a.m.
Division I championship, noon
Division II championship, 2 p.m.
Class B championship, 4 p.m.
Class 5A championship, 6 p.m.
Class 3A championship, 8 p.m.