Easton, Ponchatoula, B.T. Washington, Mt. Carmel, Ursuline, STA, Country Day advance to girls basketball state semifinals

The rematch looked a lot like the first matchup.

Two-time defending state champion and No. 6 Warren Easton made the trip across the Crescent City Connection Thursday evening and tripped up No. 3 Karr 58-43 to advance the Class 4A semifinals.

The Eagles defeated the Cougars by the same margin, winning 53-38 on Jan. 7.

Easton led throughout, taking a 12-6 lead after one quarter and the Eagles led 21-14 at halftime. It was 38-32 going to the final quarter.

Tianny Williams led the Lady Eagles with 14 points, including four 3 pointers. Tyrione Sparks topped the Lady Cougars (29-5) with 12 points.

Warren Easton (21-10) advances to the semifinals to take on No. 2 Huntington at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles on Mar. 5.

In 5A, No. 5 Ponchatoula is on to the Final Four in Lake Charles after a convincing 46-30 win at No. 4 Zachary.

Ponchatoula took control early, grabbing a 12-5 lead after one quarter and expanded the lead to 23-9 by halftime with stout defense and were never really threatened.

Madison Gill led Ponchatoula with 13 points while Presley Walls finished with 11 points. The Broncos end their season 27-6.

The Green Wave (28-5), which won a 5A state title in 2015, will meet top seed Ouachita Parish in the semifinals in Lake Charles.

In 3A, No. 4 Booker T. Washington rolled at home over No. 5 Albany 75-40 to reach the Final Four.

The Lions led from start to finish, taking a 22-10 lead after one quarter and a commanding 39-17 lead by halftime. It was 60-28 going to the final quarter.

Mikira Kirton led the way for the Lions with 17 points, Ra’Nae Tumblin had 16 points and Kassie Dolliole added 14 in a balanced effort. Cassie Baygents had 17 points for the Hornets (27-8).

Booker T. Washington (13-13) advances to Lake Charles to take on No. 1 seed Northwest Mar. 4. Northwest whipped No. 9 Loranger 52-31.

In Division I, No. 2 Mount Carmel Academy made easy work of No. 7 Scotlandville in a 63-35 victory in Lakeview.

The Cubs controlled play throughout, led by Miranda Strassel with 15 points and five assists while Rebecca Quick added 10 points and five rebounds. Addison Prince had nine points.

Mount Carmel (23-7), which has won four state titles, most recently winning in 2016, advances to the semifinals to host No. 3 McKinley. The Panthers whipped No. 6 Byrd 51-25.

In Division II, No. 4 Ursuline Academy handled No. 12 E.D. White Catholic 70-36.

Ursuline led 20-9 after one quarter and blew it wide open in the second quarter to take a commanding 44-13 lead by halftime. It was 59-28 after three quarters.

Nicole Young led the way with 18 points and 12 rebounds, Kiersten Nelson had 17 points and 10 rebounds and Tyrielle Williams had 17 points for Ursuline.

The Lions (19-12) are in the semifinals for the fifth straight season. The Cardinals end their season 18-13.

Ursuline travels to No. 1 Lee Magnet in the semifinals on Mar. 4. Lee defeated No. 8 St. Michael 56-35.

No. 2 St. Louis Catholic ended the season of No. 7 Haynes Academy 73-32 in Lake Charles.

In Division III, defending state champion and top seed St. Thomas Aquinas advanced to the semifinals with a 52-36 win over No. 8 St. Mary’s Academy.

Jade Brumfield led the Lady Falcons with 16 points while Jaylyn James added 13.

St. Thomas Aquinas (30-3) moves on to the semifinals to host a familiar foe in District 10-2A rival and No. 4 Northlake Christian.

The Wolverines wore out No. 5 St. Charles Catholic 67-42.

It was 14-6 after one quarter and Northlake Christian led 30-23 at halftime. It was 44-34 going to the final quarter, when Northlake Christian exploded to pull away from the Comets.

It was a dynamic duo that led the way for the Wolverines (17-13).

Kyren Whittington led Northlake Christian with 29 points while Natalie Newberry added 24 points. Kaitlyn Abair topped the Comets with 22 points while Mya Brown added 15.

St. Charles Catholic ends its season 16-8.

St. Thomas Aquinas won both regular season matchups with Northlake Christian.

In Division IV, No. 3 Country Day downed 9-1A rival and No. 6 St. Martin’s Episcopal 53-41 in a game aured live at CrescentCitySports.com.

LHSAA Girls Prep Basketball Playoff Results

Class 5A

(1) Ouachita Parish 62, (25) Northshore 58

(5) Ponchatoula 46, (4) Zachary 30

(19) Natchitoches Central 40, (6) Sulphur 37

(2) Benton 76, (7) Hahnville 45

Class 4A

(1) LaGrange 69, (8) Neville 42

(4) Ellender 63, (5) South Lafourche 59

(6) Warren Easton 58, (3) Karr 45

(2) Huntington 53, (10) Opelousas 22

Class 3A

(1) Northwest 52, (9) Loranger 31

(4) B.T. Washington (NO) 75, (5) Albany 40

(3) Madison Prep 58, (6) Westlake 52

(2) Mansfield 54, (7) Iota 37

Class 2A

(1) Doyle 88, (8) Franklin 49

(4) Lake Arthur 74, (5) Amite 66

(6) French Settlement 51, (3) Avoyelles Public Charter 45

(2) Red River 64, (7) Ferriday 47

Class 1A

(1) North Central 75, (9) Logansport 60

(4) Merryville 49, (5) Haynesville 42

(6) Delhi 45, (3) Elton 41

(7) White Castle 49, (2) East Iberville 44

Class B

(1) Fairview 69, (8) Midland 53

(5) Florien 54, (4) Zwolle 46

(6) Lacassine 79, (3) Stanley 68

(2) Hathaway 66, (7) Holden 37

Class C (1) Summerfield 70, (8) Plainview 45

(4) Plainview 61, (5) Gibsland-Coleman 60

(6) Ebarb 54, (3) Reeves 50

(2) Hicks 102, (10) Starks 46

Select quarterfinals
Division I
(1) John Curtis Christian 50, (4) St. Joseph’s Academy 32

(4) Dominican 44, (5) Archbishop Chapelle 26

(3) McKinley 51, (6) Byrd 25

(2) Mount Carmel Academy 63, (7) Scotlandville 35

Division II

(1) Lee Magnet 56, (8) St. Michael 35

(3) University Lab 61, (6) St. Thomas More 44

(4) Ursuline Academy 70, (12) E.D. White Catholic 36

(2) St. Louis Catholic 73, (7) Haynes Academy 32

Division III

(3) Episcopal 61, (6) Catholic (NI) 26

(1) St. Thomas Aquinas 52, (8) St. Mary’s Academy 36

(4) Northlake Christian 67, (5) St. Charles Catholic 42

(2) Lafayette Christian 74, (7) Holy Savior Menard 23

Division IV

(1) Ouachita Christian 51, (8) Central Catholic 33

(4) Cedar Creek 53, (5) Highland Baptist 44

(3) Country Day 53, (6) St. Martin’s Episcopal 41

(2) St. Mary’s 60, (7) Vermilion Catholic 43