Time has flown by as we approach Week 7 of the high school football season, and it has been nothing short of cinematic since Week 1.
The Magnificent 11 has seen significant changes over the weeks, but Edna Karr remains at the top of the rankings. Mandeville and Newman hold steady at No. 2 and No. 3 for the second week in a row. Other than that, the standings remain consistent.
Let’s take a look at where everyone stands for Week 7.
#1 Edna Karr (5-0), Last Week: SAME
Karr continues to assert its dominance, evidenced by a 42-14 victory over a strong Brother Martin team. Quarterback John Johnson and running back Bryant Sanchez are performing at a high level, powering an offense that averages 43.2 points per game. They will face a Jesuit team that is 3-3, but the Blue Jays have recently upset both Brother Martin in Week 4 and St. Aug last week.
#2 Mandeville (6-0), Last Week: SAME
Mandeville is ranked No. 7 in the CCS Class 5A rankings and holds No. 6 in the Division I Non-Select power ratings. However, the Skippers remain unranked in the Class 5A polls from Geauxpreps and the LSWA, despite being undefeated and recently defeating Covington 35-33. Mandeville will have another significant matchup against an improved Hammond team this Friday.
#3 Newman (5-0), Last Week: SAME
Newman secured a 49-0 victory over Walter Cohen on Thursday night, remaining undefeated. The Greenies have scored 44 points or more in their last three games. They aim to improve to 6-0 when they play Sophie B. Wright next Thursday.
#4 Lutcher (5-0), Last Week: SAME
No team in the River Parishes is playing better football than the Bulldogs, who triumphed 44-0 over South Terrebonne. Lutcher has outscored its opponents 181-18 and has held opposing offenses scoreless in its last three games. The Bulldogs will host E.D. White, who enters the game with a 5-1 record, in what is expected to be the game of the week in the New Orleans area.
#5 Rummel (5-1), Last Week: #7
Despite narrowly winning 14-0 against Warren Easton, the Raiders have demonstrated strong defensive play, holding opponents to 21 points or less in five of their six games this season. However, despite a solid rushing attack, the offense has struggled, failing to score at least 20 points in October. They hope to turn things around against a St. Augustine team that has suffered two consecutive losses.
#6 Franklinton (5-1), Last Week: #9
Franklinton head coach Nick Saltaformaggio has garnered attention with a significant 35-28 victory over an undefeated Lakeshore squad, marking the Demons’ first win over Lakeshore in eight years. Franklinton will seek to improve to 6-1 when they travel to the Lafayette area to take on Abbeville.
#7 E.D. White (5-0), Last Week: #10
The Cardinals have won four straight games, including a victory over Hahnville earlier this season. E.D. White’s offense has been explosive, averaging 60 points per game over the last three outings. They aim to maintain this momentum against a Lutcher team that has kept its last three opponents scoreless.
#8 Hahnville (4-1), Last Week: Unranked
Under the leadership of Greg Boyne, Hahnville has made impressive strides, achieving a 4-1 record and surpassing last year’s total of three wins. Following a 21-18 loss to E.D. White in Week 3, Hahnville has won three straight games, including a 51-32 victory over Terrebonne. The Tigers, who recently defeated Thibodaux 45-21, will host Central Lafourche this Friday.
#9 Belle Chasse (6-0), Last Week: Unranked
Belle Chasse makes its first appearance in the Magnificent 11 this year. Head coach Stephen Meyers has led the Cardinals to a 6-0 record after a decisive 63-22 victory over The Willow School.
#10 Covington (5-1), Last Week: #8
Despite a tough 35-33 loss to Mandeville, the Lions remain on this list due to their earlier victory over No. 6 Franklinton by double digits. Covington will face Slidell in an out-of-district matchup on Friday.
#11 Lakeshore (5-1), Last Week: #5
Lakeshore remains in the Magnificent 11 despite a close 35-28 loss to Franklinton in the closing seconds. The Titans still appear to be a formidable team heading into the playoffs and could potentially share the district title if Franklinton loses one of its district games. Lakeshore aims to bounce back against Pearl River this Friday.
Next Teams In: Pope John Paul II, Riverside Academy, West St. John, Brother Martin
Dropped Out: Brother Martin (#6), St. Augustine (#11)
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