NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – It has been a while since either Ascension Catholic or Riverside Academy have claimed championship gold.
But on Thursday afternoon, one of those title droughts will be snapped at the Caesars Superdome. The Bulldogs take on the Rebels for the Division IV Select championship as part of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s Prep Classic.
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Ascension Catholic is in the Prep Classic for the first time since back-to-back runner-up finishes in 2017-18. The Bulldogs are seeking their first state title since 1992, and the fourth in program history.
They come into Thursday’s championship game at 11-2. The No. 5 seed, Ascension Catholic upset top-seeded Westminster Christian, 45-14, in last week’s semifinals.
Riverside Academy is the No. 2 seed. The Rebels advanced to the Superdome after a 42-14 semifinal win against No. 6 seeded Ascension Episcopal.
With a win Thursday, Riverside will have won state for the second time in program history, previously having won it all in 2016.
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ASCENSION CATHOLIC 0, RIVERSIDE ACADEMY 0 1ST QTR.
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FIRST QUARTER
– Riverside kicks it off to Ascension Catholic and here we go from the Dome. Short kick fielded by the Bulldogs and they set up shop at their own 40.
PREGAME
– Riverside wins the toss and will defer to the second half.
– Ascension Catholic is in gold helmets, white jerseys and white pants. Riverside in blue helmets, red jerseys and white pants.
– Both teams have taken the field and we’re about to get started.
– Live from the Caesars Superdome here in New Orleans, for the Division IV Select championship game. The Bulldogs of Ascension Catholic take on the Rebels of Riverside Academy.
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