Westgate claims state’s longest unbeaten run, remains on top of LSWA Week 4 poll

Published 1:00 am Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Westgate’s 37-21 win over Evangel last week didn’t just keep them on top of the various coaches and sports writers polls, it also meant that the Tigers were now the team with the longest active winning streak in Louisiana with 11 wins.

The Tigers turned to two players to pass the ball against Evangel, senior Amaaz Eugene and sophomore Jaboree Antoine.

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Eugene finished the game with 135 passing yards and 2 touchdowns from 7 attempts.

Antoine went 4/8 for 120 yards and 1 touchdown.

Eugene also moved the ball on the ground for Westgate, racking up 100 rushing yards from 6 carries.

Tavias Gordon (105 yards, 1 touchdown), Davian Jackson (50 yards) and Jaboree Antoine (15 yards) also contributed to the win.

Senior Dedrick Latulas led the receiving corps with 2 touchdowns and 142 receiving yards.

All-around star Amaaz Eugene finished the game with 48 receiving yards and Zaid Landry added another touchdown to his career stats.

Westgate’s defensive performance was also excellent. Sophomore Dy’Traevous “Spida” Lively dominated the Evangel offense, picking up 14 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 interceptions and 2 forced fumbles.

Westgate will be back in action on Friday when they travel to St. Martinville.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

LSWA PREP FOOTBALL POLLS ENTERING WEEK 4

CLASS 5A

School 1st rec pts prev

1. Karr (10) 3-0 126 2

2. Destrehan (1) 3-0 120 3

3. Catholic-Baton Rouge 2-1 101 4

4. Zachary 2-1 93 1

5. Acadiana 2-1 80 6

6. Ruston 2-1 67 7

7. Captain Shreve 3-0 58 8

8. St. Augustine 3-0 53 NR

9. Byrd 3-0 50 10

10. Brother Martin 2-1 44 5

Others receiving votes: Archbishop Rummel 19, John Curtis 14, Parkway 11, Jesuit 10, West Monroe 7, Carencro 4, Southside 1.

CLASS 4A

School 1st rec pts prev

1. Westgate (9) 3-0 130 1

2. Lafayette Christian (1) 3-0 121 2

3. St. Thomas More (1) 3-0 120 3

4. Neville 2-1 89 5

5. Warren Easton 1-2 76 4

6. Northwood-Shreveport 2-1 69 6

7. De La Salle 3-0 66 9

8. Lutcher 2-1 58 7

9. Leesville 3-0 53 8

10. Belle Chasse 3-0 24 NR

(tie) North DeSoto 3-0 24 NR

Others receiving votes: Teurlings Catholic 12, West Feliciana 12, Huntington 8, Cecilia 1.

CLASS 3A

School 1st rec pts prev

1. E.D. White (9) 3-0 130 4

2. Union Parish (1) 2-1 113 1

3. University (1) 1-2 104 2

4. Church Point 3-0 95 6

5. Sterlington 1-2 79 3

6. Amite 2-1 67 8

7. Madison Prep 1-2 58 5

8. Abbeville 2-1 48 10

9. St. James 2-1 45 NR

10. Lake Charles Prep 1-2 34 6

Others receiving votes: John F. Kennedy 24, Parkview Baptist 21, Iowa 17, St. Martinville 14, Bogalusa 3.

CLASS 2A

School 1st rec pts prev

1. Many (12) 3-0 132 1

2. Newman 3-0 121 3

3. Notre Dame 3-0 103 4

4. St. Charles Catholic 2-1 93 2

5. North Caddo 3-0 87 5

6. Oak Grove 2-1 82 6

7. Dunham 2-1 57 8

8. Calvary Bapt. 1-2 53 7

9. Mangham 2-1 47 9

10. Avoyelles 2-1 36 10

Others receiving votes: Episcopal-BR 25, Rosepine 13, General Trass 6, Welsh 3, Loreauville 2, Grand Lake 1.

CLASS 1A

School 1st rec pts prev

1. Ouachita Christian (10) 3-0 131 1

2. Homer (1) 2-1 117 2

3. Southern Lab 1-1 106 3

4. Kentwood 3-0 99 4

5. Logansport 2-1 95 5

6. Vermilion Catholic 3-0 76 6

7. Haynesville 3-0 67 7

8. Ascension Catholic 3-0 54 8

9. St. Frederick 2-1 39 9

10. Riverside Academy 2-1 34 10

Others receiving votes: Glenbrook Academy 29, Catholic-Pointe Coupee 11, Opelousas Catholic 4, Central Catholic-Morgan City 3, St. Martin’s 3.