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Madison Carline just wouldn’t let Berwick fall to rival Patterson Friday at Berwick, as she willed the Lady Panthers to a 39-26 win.
The senior had 19 points to lead Berwick (6-16, 3-6).
Patterson (7-20, 1-7) grabbed an 8-7 first quarter lead, but Berwick regrouped to take a 19-16 advantage into halftime.
Carline led the Panthers with eight points, while Arianna Jones had seven in the first half. Alayah Williams led the Lumberjacks with six points.
In the third quarter, Berwick extended the lead to 21-16 with back-to-back steals and layups.
That’s when Carline really put her imprint on the game with another steal and layup for a 23-16 lead with 3:30 left in the third quarter. Carline started to control the game with her dribble as Berwick looked to work clock with the lead.
The senior then caught a full-court pass and raced in for a basket to extend the lead to 27-18 with 1:36 left in the third.
Patterson got a basket at end of the quarter but trailed Berwick 27-20 after three quarters.
“Madison does this for us every game,” Berwick Assistant Coach Derek Ribardi said. “She is one of the best players in the district. I wish I had her after this year. She’s one of the few top athletes that chose to play basketball here.”
Jones opened the fourth quarter with a jumper, and Berwick began to press, adding a steal and layup for a 30-20 lead with 6:44 remaining.
With Berwick playing keep-away and with Patterson’s limited bench, the Panthers cruised to the victory.
“They got tired and our point guard played hurt, so Berwick’s little guard (Carline) had her way,” Patterson Assistant Coach Trevor Richard said. “But we played pretty good until we got tired in the second half.”
Leaders for Patterson were Paul with seven points and eight rebounds, while Alayah Williams had six points, a rebound and a steal. De’Asha Williams had five points, three rebounds and a blocked shot, and Zorrie Spain had six points with two steals. LaNashia Firmin rounded out the scoring with two points.
Other top Berwick scorers were Jones, 11; Maci Broussard and Lauren Skinner, four each; and Tia Whitehead, one.
Patterson will continue district play Tuesday when it hosts David Thibodaux.
Berwick will return to action Tuesday when it travels to face Highland Baptist in nondistrict play.
Lumberjacks defeat
Panthers
The Patterson Lumberjacks won their sixth straight contest as they defeated the Berwick Panthers 63-44 in District 8-3A action at Berwick Friday.
Patterson led 12-10 after a quarter, 31-21 at halftime and 55-31 after three quarters of play. Berwick outscored Patterson 13-8 in the final period.
Kai Schexnayder led Patterson with 23 points. Other Patterson scorers were Tyrone Tillman, nine; Austin Harden, eight; James Gash, six; Kyler Paul, five; Elijah Williams and Tron Clark, four each; and Dajon Richard and Louis Jones, two apiece.
Dayton Clark led Berwick with 26 points. Other Berwick scorers were Hunter Seneca and Blain Louviere, five points each; Jamerson Williams, three; Hilton Span and Chris Jones, two apiece; and Keon Carbin, one.
Berwick (1-22, 1-6) will return to action Tuesday when it travels to face Highland Baptist in nondistrict action.
Patterson (14-7, 6-1) will return to action Tuesday when it hosts David Thibodaux in league play.
Additional reporting by Review Sports Editor Geoff Stoute.

Cold weather is coming, but remember this: It’s not as bad as they’ve got up north. It’s not even going to be as bad as the forecast said last week.
The Tri-City area was looking forward to a high of 47 degrees Tuesday before the mercury dips to a low of 33 degrees by sun-up Wednesday.
That’s cold enough. But last week, the National Weather Service predicted a low near 29 degrees this week.
No snow is in the forecast. That would have been east St. Mary’s first wintry precipitation since December 2017, when 2-3 inches of snow brought the parish to a halt.
Highs will be back in the 60s and lows in the 50s by Thursday, when rain is expected to return.
Also Tuesday, the Atchafa-laya River was at its expected crest of 6.5 feet, or 0.5 feet over flood stage.
The weather people had to adjust their forecast a bit, but they did get the fact that a cold front is approaching.
Up to an inch of snow was possible Tuesday, and a winter weather advisory was in effect as far south as
Officials say light icing was also possible on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses that could cause hazardous driving conditions.
Cleco said unusually low temperatures have the potential to lead to an increase in the demand for electricity, as well as the potential for hazardous conditions.
“The lower the temperature is outside, the harder a heating system has to work, and the more energy it requires to keep your home warm,” said Hammad Chaudhry, Cleco Power Wise™ program manager. “During the winter months, customers should set their thermostats no higher than 68 degrees, if their comfort allows, for maximum efficiency.”
In addition to lowering the thermostat, customers also can conserve energy by checking the temperature on water heaters. Experts recommend setting the water heater’s thermostat at 120 degrees Fahrenheit and wrapping electric water heaters and all exposed pipes.
“With lower temperatures, customers often resort to using space heaters in an effort to warm their homes,” said John Melancon, Cleco manager of corporate safety. “If you’re using a space heater, make sure the plug isn’t frayed or torn, as it could start a fire. Also, keep the heater away from anything that can burn, including papers, clothing and rugs.”
For more conservation and safety tips, follow Cleco on Facebook at @ClecoPower. Cleco customers can also find energy-saving solutions by visiting www.cleco.com/energyefficiency and taking advantage of the utility’s energy efficiency program, Power Wise™.
Meanwhile, extreme cold and record-breaking temperatures are crawling into parts of the Midwest after a powerful snowstorm pounded the region, and forecasters warn that the frigid weather could be life-threatening.
Minneapolis Public Schools officials have canceled classes through Wednesday, when the region is expected to experience frigidly low tem-peratures not seen in a quarter century. Hundreds of Michigan schools were closed Tuesday, including in Detroit, while Chicago Public Schools canceled Wednesday classes because of the anticipated cold snap.
“You’re talking about frostbite and hypothermia issues very quickly, like in a matter of minutes, maybe seconds,” said Brian Hurley, a meteorologist with the Weather Prediction Center.
Subzero temperatures will begin Tuesday, but Wednes-day is expected to be the worst. Wind chills in north-ern Illinois could fall to negative 55 degrees, which the National Weather Service called “possibly life threatening.” Minnesota temperatures could hit minus 30 degrees with a wind chill of negative 60.
The unusually frigid weather is attributed to a sudden warming far above the North Pole . A blast of warm air from misplaced Moroccan heat last month made the normally super chilly air temperatures above the North Pole rapidly increase. That split the polar vortex into pieces, which then started to wander, said Judah Cohen, a winter storm expert for Atmospheric Environmental Research.
One of those polar vortex pieces is responsible for the subzero temperatures across the Midwest this week.
The Chicago Zoological Society said it was closing the Brookfield Zoo on Wednesday and Thursday — marking only the fourth time the zoo has closed during its 85-year history — to ensure the safety of its employees and animals. At O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, the high temperature Wednesday is expected to be negative 14 degrees (negative 25 degrees Celsius), which would break a record set on Jan. 18, 1994.
Homeless shelters were also preparing for the on-slaught of cold. The Milwau-kee Rescue Mission’s call volume was “unusually high,” but officials said there should still be enough beds for those who need them.
In Minneapolis, charitable groups that operate warming places and shelters were expanding hours and capacity “as they do whenever dangerous extreme temperature events occur,” said Hennepin County Emergency Management Director Eric Waage. He said ambulance crews were handling all outside response incidents as being potentially life-threatening.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said city agencies are making sure homeless people are in shelters or offered space in warming buses. He also urged residents to check on their neighbors and take safety precautions.
The governors in Michigan and Wisconsin have declared states of emergency ahead of the dangerously cold weather.
Cold weather advisories are in effect across a broad swath of the central U.S., from North Dakota to Missouri and spanning into Ohio. Temperatures will be as many as 20 degrees below average in parts of the Upper Great Lakes region and Upper Mississippi Valley, according to the National Weather Service.
On Monday, snowplow drivers had trouble keeping up with the snowfall in Minnesota and Wisconsin, where some areas got as much as 15 inches (38 centimeters) of snow. Chicago-area commuters woke up to heavy snowfall, with more than 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) already on the ground. In Michigan, nonessential government offices were closed, including the Capitol.
Rare snowfall was also forecast for some southern states.

Babes of Broadway will perform at the next Community Concert Association show at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at Morgan City Municipal Auditorium.
Community Concert Association season subscriptions are available at $45 per adult and $10 for students K-12. Single event tickets are available for $25 (adults) and $5 (students K-12). All tickets may be purchased at the door. Two additional concerts remain. See www.morgancitycca.biz for more information.
According to promotional information, the Babes of Broadway are paying tribute to the female pioneers of Broadway and the Great White Way.
“The powerhouse, all-female cast of eight sensational singer-dancers will be performing your favorite selections from hit shows like ‘Waitress,’ ‘Beautiful,’ ‘Chicago,’ ‘Sweet Charity’ and more.
“There’s always magic in the air on ‘42nd Street.’ You’ll see everything from ‘Dreamgirls,’ to ‘Cats’ and even ‘The Phantom of the Opera.’
Morgan City Live Community Concert Association of Morgan City Inc., formed in 1947 to bring world-class entertainment to the tri-city area of Morgan City, Berwick and Patterson, as well as the rest of St. Mary Parish and surrounding parishes.
Under a new partnership with the St. Mary Council on Aging, free transportation to and from concerts for senior citizens (60+) who live in St. Mary Parish is available Please call at least 24 hours prior to concert to arrange transportation.

REVIVAL
Morning Glory Ministries, 1323 Railroad Ave., Morgan City, presents One Night Deliverance Revival at 7 p.m. Feb. 8. Guest speaker Evangelist Casey Sears. For info call Minister Chasity Poole, 985-714-2169.