Advocate staff photo by BRYAN TUCK -- Zachary's Justin Kinchen stays ahead of Acadiana's Darius Wallace Friday night.

Advocate staff photo by BRYAN TUCKAcadiana High's Michael Hollier, left, outruns Zachary's Nick Maxey on Friday night.

Advocate staff photo by BRYAN TUCK -- Acadiana High's Cardaye Spencer carries the ball against Zachary Friday night.

Advocate staff photo by BRYAN TUCK -- Acadiana High's Edward Cormier carries the ball against Zachary Friday.

Advocate staff photo by BRYAN TUCK -- Acadiana High Head Football Coach Ted Davidson coaches from the sideline.

Advocate staff photo by LIBBY ISENHOWER -- Central's Brett Courville carries the ball against Ponchatoula for a touchdown Friday at Wildcat Stadium.

Advocate staff photo by LIBBY ISENHOWER -- Central's Donald Lewis runs Ponchatoula's quarterback Christian Campbell out of bounds Friday at Wildcat Stadium.

Advocate staff photo by LIBBY ISENHOWER -- Ponchatoula's Chris Dukes tackles Central's Lamontae Juneau Friday at Wildcat Stadium.

Advocate staff photo by LIBBY ISENHOWER -- Ponchatoula's Brian Rodgers carries the ball against Central Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.

Advocate staff photo by LIBBY ISENHOWER -- Central's Lamontae Juneau carries the ball against Ponchatoula Friday at Wildcat Stadium.

Advocate staff photo by LIBBY ISENHOWER -- Ponchatoula's Tajhe Moore carries the ball against Central Friday at Wildcat Stadium.

Advocate staff photo by LIBBY ISENHOWER -- Central's Gary Triplett carries the ball for another touchdown Friday in the second half of the playoff game against Ponchatoula at Wildcat Stadium.

Advocate staff photo by LIBBY ISENHOWER -- Ponchatoula's head coach Hank Tierney talks to his team during warm ups at Central Friday.

Advocate staff photo by LIBBY ISENHOWER -- Central's Brett Courville hands the ball off to Gary Triplett Friday during their game against Ponchatoula at Wildcat Stadium.

Advocate staff photo by LIBBY ISENHOWER -- Ponchatoula's Brian Rodgers carries the ball against Central Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.

Advocate staff photo by LIBBY ISENHOWER -- Ponchatoula's Reggie Walker tackles Central's Gary Triplett Friday at Wildcat Stadium.

Advocate staff photo by LIBBY ISENHOWER -- Ponchatoula's quarterback Christian Campbell tries to break through Central defenders Friday at Wildcat Stadium.

Advocate staff photo by JOHN OUBRE -- University High quarterback Nik Kragthorphe sets his feet as he looks downfield for an open receiver during a playoff game against Jonesboro Hodge.

Advocate staff photo by JOHN OUBRE -- University High wide receiver Zach Aguilar pulls in and catches a pass in front of Jonsboro Hodge defender Chad Slaton for a first down.

Advocate photo by JOHN OUBRECubs cruiseUniversity High's Jarrod Franklin turns the corner for a long gain during Friday's playoff game against Jonesboro-Hodge. The Cubs took a big first-half lead en route to a 55-15 win.

Advocate staff photo by JOHN OUBRE -- Jonesboro Hodge quarterback Jamire Mathis is stuffed in the backfield by U-High's Chandler Johnson (17) and Jake Wharton (44) during a first round playoff game.

Advocate staff photo by JOHN OUBRE -- University High defenders Jake Wharton (44) and Bo Bankston (22) tackle Jonesboro Hodge Running back Juwon Jack in the backfield for a loss on the play.

Advocate staff photo by JOHN OUBREUniversity quarterback Nik Kragthorphe breaks a tackle by Jonesboro Hodge'sTravis Nichols for a touchdown.

Advocate staff photo by JOHN OUBRE -- University High's Nick Brossette is stopped short of the goal line by Jonesboro Hodges Travis Nichols.

Advocate staff photo by JOHN OUBRE -- University High's Manny Miles scrambles out of the pocket towards the end zone.