Rivals Brother Martin and Rummel advance to the Division I semifinals of the LHSAA state bowling playoffs after winning matches at Colonial Lanes in Harahan. Brother Martin, with five consecutive state championships, entered as the sixth seed, while Rummel, former state champions, was the seven seed. The playoff bracket saw upsets as top-seeded Captain Shreve and third-seeded Airline were eliminated in the opening round.

Brother Martin and Rummel's success in the bowling playoffs showcases the competitive nature and surprises of high school sports tournaments.

• Brother Martin won the regular season match against Rummel with a score of 15-12.
• Rummel defeated Hammond and Jesuit in the playoffs with decisive margins of 22-5 in each match.

• Two Catholic League rivals, Brother Martin and Rummel, are set to face off in the Division I semifinals of the LHSAA state bowling playoffs.
• Other teams in contention, such as Denham Springs and Slidell, have also secured victories in the playoffs, leading to an exciting and competitive semifinal lineup.

The upcoming matchups in the Division I semifinals of the LHSAA state bowling playoffs will determine which teams advance to the state championship, setting the stage for intense competition and potential upsets.

Brother Martin and Rummel's success in the playoffs underlines the unpredictable nature of sports tournaments, where rankings and previous achievements do not always guarantee victory, leading to an exciting and competitive atmosphere in high school bowling.