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The Central Catholic Eagles will be looking for its first semifinal berth in 18 years when meets Southern Lab Friday in Division IV quarterfinal action in Morgan City.
The No. 2 seed Eagles (21-9), who qualified for the Top 28 in Class 1A in 2001, also with a victory at home, will host No. 10 Southern Lab (11-19) at 6 p.m.
Meanwhile, the Kittens are in the quarterfinals for the fifth straight season and will be looking for its fourth straight semifinal berth.
“I’m really excited to be at home,” Central Catholic Coach Ree Case said. “I think we’re a better team at home. Southern Lab has a great tradition. It’s a team we played a lot for years. Years ago, I think we were the best two teams in the state. We just unfortunately played in the quarters every year, but the last time we played them at home, we beat them. Hopefully, we’ll continue that trend on Friday night.”
The Kittens enter Friday’s contest having won five straight. Their last loss came Feb. 4 when it fell to Port Allen 59-48 in nondistrict play.
In the playoffs, the Kittens have defeated No. 23 False River 76-29 in the first round and No. 7 St. John 55-36 in round two.
Case said the Kittens are big at all positions, noting the team’s center is about 6-feet, 5-inches and their guards are about 6-feet, 2-inches or 6-feet, 3-inches. He said it will be the biggest team the Eagles have faced this season.
“We’re going to have to rebound,” Case said. “We’re going to have to take charges. We’re going to have to defend, and we’re going to have to take open shots, and you’re going to have to finish at the rim against size. They’re going to be bigger than us at every position, which, we’ve played that before, but it is what it is. They’re big.”
After receiving a first-round bye to begin the playoffs, Central Catholic blasted No. 15 Cedar Creek 87-40 in the second round Tuesday.
Friday’s winner will advance to the Allstate Sugar Bowl/Louisiana High School Athletic Association Boys’ Marsh Madness, which will be held next week at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles.

Morgan City officials plan to close the Brashear Avenue West floodgate Saturday due to the projected rise in the river along Front Street.

Mardi Gras weekend is here, and the last of the balls will be held and the parades begin.
The oldest-chartered area krewe, the Krewe of Hephaestus, and the Krewe of Amani each will hold a tableau Saturday.
Six area Mardi Gras parades will be held in the Tri-City area beginning March 1 and ending on Mardi Gras Day.
Adonis has route changes set for its March 1 parade.
Ball patrons are reminded that tableaus begin promptly and everyone should be seated prior to the krewe’s stated start time.
Krewe of Amani
The Krewe of Amani celebrates 21 years with its coronation at 8 p.m. March 2 at the Patterson Area Civic Center. Floor seating is invitation only.
Making a farewell appearance will be King and Queen Amani XXI Shayne Stevenson Sr. and Twanna O’Brien Wynche.
Amani will hold its Lundi Gras parade at 2 p.m. March 4 in Patterson. The procession will line up at Patterson High School and proceed down La. 182 (Main Street) and end at the Place Norman Shopping Center.
Krewe of Hephaestus
The oldest-chartered area krewe, the Krewe of Hephaestus, will hold its 59th carnival court at 8 p.m. March 2 at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Floor seating is invitation only.
Taking to the stage for a final appearance will be King and Queen Hephaestus LVIII Derald Hardaway and Abigail Kathleen Askew.
Krewe members will parade at 2 p.m. Fat Tuesday in Morgan City. The procession will organize on Sixth and Sycamore streets and proceed down Sixth Street to Marguerite Street, Ninth Street, Clothilde Street, and Victor II Boulevard, ending at the auditorium on Myrtle Street.
Siracusa/
Greenwood
The Siracusa/ Greenwood Community Mardi Gras Parade will also be held at 2 p.m. Fat Tuesday in Siracusa Subdivision near Morgan City.
Participants will line up on Siracusa Road at 1 p.m. and proceed to James Street and Grace Street before ending at the Siracusaville Recreation Center.
Anyone wishing to participate or for information may call Leroy Trim or Mary Jones at 985-385-4224 or 985-759-1689.
Parade
Summaries
—Krewe of Adonis: Friday, March 1, 7 p.m., Morgan City.
—Krewe of Dionysus: Saturday, March 2, 2 p.m., Bayou Vista.
—Krewe of Galatea: Sunday, March 3, 2 p.m., Morgan City.
—Krewe of Amani: Monday, March 4, 2 p.m., Patterson.
—Krewe of Hephaestus: Tuesday, March 5, 2 p.m., Morgan City.
—Siracusa/ Greenwood: Tuesday, March 5, 2 p.m., Siracusa Subdivision.