The Carver Rams (20-2) overall & ranked No. 1 in 4A haven't lost to an in state team since December 11 which was against Edna Karr. Since that loss, the Rams are on a 12-game win streak. And with the playoffs only a few weeks away, there's no better time to get hot.

On this past Saturday, the Rams hosted the Carver Classic that included 5 showcase games where they faced off against Madison Prep for the last game of the day. The Rams started fast going up 11-3 with 4:33 left in the first. Texas A&M signee Solomon Washington scored 9 of his 14 points during this stretch that would extend the lead to eleven up 28-17 at the half.

Madison Prep started the third quarter with an 8-0 run after Perry Daniels scored a driving layup followed by a hook shot, cutting the deficit to 32-25.
​The Rams took it up another notch defensively & Dorian Finister threw down a alley-hoop that helped spark his team to a 14-2 run putting them 46-30 at the end of the third.

The Chargers would not quit though by cutting the lead to 51-41 with 4:47 left in the game. Sophomore guard Josh Smith scored 5 of his 11 points during the 8-0 run for Madison Prep, but the Rams continued to stay aggressive when Willie Anderson caught an alley-hoop behind his head & converted. The Rams went on to win the game 61-54.

​Dorian Finister led all scorers with 21 points & Solomon Washington finished with 14 points for Carver. Dylan Dominique led Madison Prep with 17 points.

Complacency is not a word that even comes close to describing the Zachary Broncos after winning the 5A state championship a year ago. They stand at No. 1 in 5A with a 18-2 record overall & their last three wins has come against Wossman, Madison Prep (on the road), Landry Walker, & a huge win versus  Liberty last night after being down 15.

The Broncos 3 losses came to Carver, Peabody, but the loss to Duncanville(TX) doesn't count against their overall record because it was an out of state team. One thing for sure is that the Broncos have been battled tested all season & it will definitely play big dividends for them come playoff time. 

One recent game that sticks out is the 64-54 win against Madison Prep on the road in a very hostile environment. The Broncos led most of the game & held a 37-31 lead at the half. But, the Chargers was able to get their first lead of the game after Dez'Mond Perkins caught a backdoor alley-hoop to put his team up 45-43 going into the fourth. 

The game was tied at 49 with 5:26 left in the fourth, but the Broncos went on a 15-5 run to end the game. Kaleb Huggins put the nail in the coffin for the Broncos with a viscous and-1 dunk that sent the Charger fans heading for the exits. 

Brandon Hardy was outstanding leading all scorers with 22 points & Jalen Bolden finished with 14 points for the Broncos. Dez'Mond Perkins was big time leading Madison Prep with 18 points. 

The Ellender Patriots are riding a 6-game winning streak that has them 15-9 overall & 5-0 in district play. They're currently at No. 13 in the power rankings & if the Patriots can win out throughout district they'll have a good chance to get in the top 10 going into the playoffs. 

District rival South Terrebonne attempted  to stand in the Patriots way on Monday night to try & improve their seeding as well, the Gators are currently No. 11 in the power rankings. The Patriots defeated the Gators 51-46. Preston Bourda led all scorers with 22 points & Terrell Carter finished with 13 points for the Patriots.

South Terrebonne falls to 17-6 overall & 3-2 in district. February 18 these two will face off again for the season finale & it could have major playoff implications. 

The Patriots have looked quite impressive throughout this win streak, most notably against district opponent Vandebilt Catholic where they dominated the Terriers winning 65-35. Preston Bourda led all scorers with 19 points & Richard Hamilton finished with 18 points for the Patriots.