Ruston ranked, Creek among those RV in Top 10 polls

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Ruston finds itself ranked No. 5 in the LSWA preseason Top 10 poll in Class 5A.

Two Lincoln Parish football programs appeared in the Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) Preseason Top 10 polls released this morning. 

Fresh off its 27-6 win over West Monroe in the jamboree on Saturday, Ruston comes in ranked No. 5 in Class 5 as the Bearcats received 78 total points. Defending 5A state champion Zachary is the unanimous No. 1 in Class 5 followed by Catholic, Karr, Acadiana, Ruston, Destrehan, Brother Martin, Captain Shreve, Jesuit and West Monroe. 

The Bearcats open their season Friday when they host Warren Easton, who comes into the season ranked No. 2 in Class 4A. 

Cedar Creek is listed among those receiving votes in the Class A poll. The Cougars are “ranked” No. 12 with a total of 13 points. Defending Class A state champion Homer is No. 1 while Ouachita Christian is a close second.

The Cougars open their season Thursday night at Glenbrook with a 7 p.m. kickoff. 

Class 5A

School 1st rec pts

  1. Zachary (10) 0-0 120
  2. Catholic-Baton Rouge 0-0 96
  3. Karr 0-0 92
  4. Acadiana 0-0 85
  5. Ruston 0-0 78
  6. Destrehan 0-0 74
  7. Brother Martin 0-0 53
  8. Captain Shreve 0-0 35
  9. Jesuit 0-0 32
  10. West Monroe 0-0 30

Others receiving votes: Byrd 14, Alexandria 13, Carencro 11, John Curtis 9, Woodlawn-Baton Rouge 9, Ouachita Parish 8, Ponchatoula 7, St. Augustine 2, Parkway 1.

Class 4A

School 1st rec pts

  1. Westgate (4) 0-0 112
  2. Warren Easton (4) 0-0 111
  3. Neville 0-0 87
  4. Lafayette Christian (2) 0-0 85
  5. Northwood-Shreveport 0-0 80
  6. St. Thomas More 0-0 68
  7. Lutcher 0-0 57
  8. Huntington 0-0 29
  9. Vandebilt Catholic 0-0 27
  10. Leesville 0-0 24

Others receiving votes: Archbishop Shaw 21, Cecilia 21, De La Salle 21, Belle Chasse 14, Lakeshore 9, North DeSoto 5, Carver 1, Booker T. Washington-New Orleans 1, West Feliciana 1.

Class 3A

School 1st rec pts

  1. Sterlington (7) 0-0 114
  2. University (3) 0-0 109
  3. Union Parish 0-0 98
  4. E.D. White 0-0 83
  5. Madison Prep 0-0 75
  6. St. Martinville 0-0 71
  7. Amite 0-0 65
  8. Lake Charles Prep 0-0 44
  9. Abbeville 0-0 33
  10. Church Point 0-0 30

Others receiving votes: St. James 28, Iowa 20, Jena 9, Westlake 1.

Class 2A

School 1st rec pts

  1. Many (9) 0-0 119
  2. St. Charles Catholic (1) 0-0 109
  3. Newman 0-0 89
  4. Notre Dame 0-0 86
  5. Oak Grove 0-0 77
  6. Dunham 0-0 56
  7. Avoyelles 0-0 53
  8. Calvary Baptist 0-0 37
  9. Mangham 0-0 32
  10. North Caddo 0-0 30

Others receiving votes: Loreauville 24, Rosepine 17, Episcopal-Baton Rouge 13, Ascension Episcopal 11, General Trass 10, East Feliciana 7, Franklin 5, Jonesboro-Hodge 4, Welsh 2.

Class 1A

School 1st rec pts

  1. Homer (7) 0-0 115
  2. Ouachita Christian (2) 0-0 109
  3. Southern Lab (1) 0-0 92
  4. Logansport 0-0 73
  5. Kentwood 0-0 69
  6. Opelousas Catholic 0-0 59
  7. St. Frederick 0-0 55
  8. Vermilion Catholic 0-0 51
  9. Haynesville 0-0 45
  10. Riverside Academy 0-0 29

Others receiving votes: Ascension Catholic 24, Cedar Creek 13, St. Mary’s 13, St. Martin’s 10, Basile 10, Catholic-Pointe Coupee 3, Oberlin 1.

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