In the high school football playoffs last night, in Class 5A, 13th seeded Ruston went on the road and beat fourth seeded Ponchatoula 42-26. In Four-A, 12th seeded Minden defeated Leesville 21-14. The Crimson Tide will host fourth seeded Neville in the quarterfinals. The Tigers are in the quarterfinals for a 12th consecutive time as they defeated Westgate 53-34. In Two-A, 10th seeded Port Allen knocked off defending champion Ferriday 22-20. The Pelicans will face Mangham in the quarters. The Dragons defeated Kentwood 33-27.

For the first time ever, the Ragin Cajuns defeated Appalachian State as U-L Lafayette held on to beat the Mountainees 24-21. Trey Ragas (Ray-gus) rushed for two touchdowns and the defense held App State to less than 100 yards throwing. U-L Lafayette will now get ready to play Coastal Carolina in the Sun Belt title game in two weeks.

LSU’s defense is coming off its best game of the season last Saturday, but they face a huge challenge today when they host number one ranked Alabama, who is averaging 49 points a game. Defensive Coordinator Bo Pelini says it took time for him to learn the personnel and the players to learn his 4-3 system.
Cut 15 (11) “…starting to understand.”
2010 was the last time the Tigers defeated Alabama at home. Kick off tonigth is at 7 PM.

ULM looks to snap a ten-game losing streak as they visit Arkansas State. Tulane takes on Memphis in New Orleans.

The Saints will battle Atlanta on Sunday. New Orleans has won eight straight. Cornerback Janoris Jenkins is out with an injury and defensive end Marcus Davenport will not play because of a concussion. Julio Jones and Todd Gurley are questionable for Atlanta.

The Pelicans schedule is out, they open the season December 23 versus the Raptors.