Four New Orleans area high school teams are set to compete in the LHSAA state softball semifinals on Friday, with finals scheduled for Saturday in Sulphur. Notably, ninth-seeded Chapelle will face No. 4 John Curtis in a rematch of last year's Division I select final, where Chapelle emerged victorious. Additionally, Mount Carmel and St. Thomas More will battle in another semifinal, while St. Charles and E.D. White compete in the Division II select bracket. In tennis, Newman and Sacred Heart have advanced to the semifinals, with Newman currently holding the team lead.

By the Numbers
  • Chapelle, seeded ninth, defeated top-seeded Pineville to reach the tournament for the fifth consecutive year.
  • Boys' rugby tournament saw Brother Martin defeat Jesuit 22-10, marking the Crusaders' first state title after three consecutive losses.
State of Play
  • Softball semifinals include Chapelle vs. John Curtis and Mount Carmel vs. St. Thomas More.
  • Newman's boys' tennis leads the team standings with 12 points, followed closely by Sacred Heart.
What's Next

The softball finals will take place Saturday, while the tennis tournament progresses with semifinals, potentially featuring Newman and Sacred Heart in the finals. Teams will aim for a strong performance to secure state titles.

Bottom Line

Great potential for local teams to excel in state championships, with Chapelle and Brother Martin each pushing to defend their titles and achieve new victories. The excitement for these finals epitomizes the strength and competitiveness of New Orleans area high school sports.