Berwick gained more momentum in Class 3A, while Central Catholic dropped out the Class 1A top 10 in the Week 2 Louisiana Sports Writers Association prep football polls.
Berwick High School is known for its prolific offense, but Friday night, its defense stole the show in a 34-13 victory against Morgan City High School at Tiger Stadium.
Berwick and Patterson High schools were the area's week 1 prep football winners Friday night.
Berwick defeated Morgan City, 34-13, in Morgan City, while Patterson topped Franklin, 26-0.
Morgan City and Berwick are bracing for another slugfest Friday night.
Berwick had an historic season in 2016 as the squad qualified for the postseason a year ago for the first time in 20 years, but the Panthers have turned the page to 2017.
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