Brother Martin, the third seed, will host No. 11 Ponchatoula in a best-of-three state quarterfinal series beginning Thursday, with several other Catholic League teams participating in the LHSAA Division I select quarterfinals. Notably, Holy Cross, John Curtis, and Jesuit are also in action this weekend. Brother Martin brings momentum after sweeping Pineville, facing a Ponchatoula squad that pulled off an upset against No. 6 Captain Shreve.

By the Numbers
  • Brother Martin swept Pineville in the first round of playoffs.
  • Ponchatoula defeated No. 6 Captain Shreve, winning games with scores of 10-0, 0-1, and 11-6.
State of Play
  • The series between Brother Martin and Ponchatoula begins Thursday at Kirsch-Rooney Stadium.
  • Holy Cross will host No. 10 Acadiana, and Jesuit will face No. 4 St. Thomas More in other quarterfinal matchups.
What's Next

As the playoffs progress, expect intense competition, especially between John Curtis and reigning champion Catholic-Baton Rouge, which could impact the outcomes in the upcoming matchups.

Bottom Line

With multiple strong teams competing, the quarterfinals are set to offer thrilling baseball action, showcasing both underdogs and defending champions as they vie for a spot in the semifinals.