MARSH MADNESS: Several area boys’ team advance to state tournament

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - As one state tournament is starting to wrap up down in Hammond, another is gearing ready to begin next week down in Lake Charles.

No local boys’ basketball program won a state title a season ago, but several area teams are looking to change that as they’ve advanced to the semifinals.

The boys’ state tournament will tip off from March 6-11 at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles.

See below what Cenla schools are still in contention for a state title and their matchups in the semifinals.

NON-SELECT:

DIVISION III
- #3 Winnfield vs #2 French Settlement
DIVISION V
- #1 Zwolle vs #4 Gibsland-Coleman
- #3 Fairview vs #2 Anacoco

SELECT:

DIVISION II
- #2 Peabody faces winner of Archbishop Hannan/George Washington Carver
DIVISION IV
- #1 Northwood-Lena vs #4 St. Martin’s Episcopal
DIVISION V
- #1 Avoyelles Public Charter vs #4 JS Clark Leadership Academy
- #3 Rapides vs #2 Family Christian

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