SBLive Louisiana Top 25 football rankings: Top five teams a perfect 6-0

Top-ranked Destrehan starts stretch of three consecutive road contests later this week

By Channing Ewing

Destrehan photo courtesy of the St. Charles Parish Public Schools Facebook page

High school football in Louisiana has started the stretch drive of the regular season.

Four more weeks remain as teams jostle into position for a favorable draw come playoff time.

Through the first six weeks, the top five teams in this week's SBLive Louisiana rankings all sport 6-0 records. Can those squads make it a perfect 10 when the postseason commences next month? 

Here are this week's Top 25 rankings. 

Sources that were used to help formulate the SBLive Louisiana Top 25 include GeauxPreps.com and the polls put together by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. 

1. Destrehan (6-0)

The Wildcats continue their roll all season, having disposed of Central Lafourche in Week 6, 49-0, keeping their trend of posting at least 40 points through all six ballgames.

Destrehan now begins a three-week stretch of games away from its home field, starting Friday with a trip to Terrebonne.

2. Parkway (6-0)

Parkway put up its highest point total on the season last week - 55 - in a 55-6 win in Shreveport against Southwood.

This week, the Panthers play another team from Shreveport, but will be at home this time to welcome in C.E. Byrd.

3. North DeSoto (6-0)

The Griffins continue to pile on the points offensively, a major reason they remain undefeated at this juncture. Last week, they rolled past Woodlawn-Shreveport, 47-6.

North DeSoto makes another trip to nearby Shreveport on Friday to take on Evangel.

4. De La Salle (6-0)

After squeaking past several opponents all season, the Cavaliers got some breathing room for a change, posting a decisive 38-7 win against Kenner Discovery Health Science.

De La Salle returns to action on Saturday with a home game against Jefferson Davis County (Miss.).

5. Church Point (6-0)

For the fourth straight week, the Bears broke the 50-point barrier. But last week, they had their highest point total, rolling past Port Barre, 60-0.

Friday, the Bears are back in action at home, taking on Northwest.

6. Carroll (5-0)

The Bulldogs had perhaps the most exciting game last week, needing triple overtime before finally outlasting Wossman, 26-18.

Carroll now attempts to continue its unbeaten march at home Friday against North Webster.

7. Many (5-0)

Taking two weeks off after their dramatic win against Newman, the Tigers went back to business in Week 6, easily handling Mansfield, 61-18.

This Friday, Many hits the road to Winnfield.

8. Vermilion Catholic (6-0)

The Eagles' consecutive three-game run of shutouts ended, but they still got a strong win, downing Covenant Christian, 57-6.

Friday, Vermilion Catholic has a home game, facing Jeanerette.

9. Glenbrook (6-0)

It's hard to believe Glenbrook scored just 12 points in its season opener. Since then, it has racked up the points; including Week 6 in a 67-42 conquest of Magnolia School of Excellence.

Glenbrook heads to Ringgold on Friday.

10. Catholic - Pointe Coupee (6-0)

Offense hasn't been a problem for the Hornets. They showed that once more in Week 6 with a 42-14 win at Sacred Heart - Ville Platte.

The Hornets are back home on Friday to take on Opelousas Catholic.

11. Iowa (5-1)

The Yellow Jackets had a season high in points in Week 6 with a 49-7 triumph against South Beauregard.

Iowa travels to face Westlake in Week 7.

12. Opelousas (5-1)

Following an opening-week loss, the Tigers have reeled off five straight wins. Their latest was a 40-21 decision against New Iberia.

Opelousas travels to Livonia on Friday.

13. Acadiana (5-1)

Acadiana put up 50 points or more for the third straight week. The Wreckin' Rams scored exactly 50 last week while holding Sam Houston to 16 points.

This week, Acadiana has a huge home game against perennial power John Curtis Christian.

14. Ruston (5-1)

The Bearcats pulled away in the second half to defeat Alexandria on the road, 48-23.

Ruston makes another trip down to Central Louisiana this week, this time heading to Pineville.

15. Newman (5-1)

Newman hasn't been a stranger to narrow escapes all season, and last week was no exception, as the Greenies rallied late for a 23-20 win at Belle Chasse.

This week, the Greenies return home to take on Metairie Park Country Day.

16. Homer (5-1)

A week after scoring 65 points, the Pelicans topped that, scoring 68 in a shutout win against Plain Dealing.

Homer will be at home again this week, welcoming in Prescott, Ark.

17. Union Parish (5-1)

The Farmers rolled past North Webster in Week 6, 55-14, for their third straight win. During that span, they have averaged a shade above 55 points.

Union Parish plays on Thursday, a home matchup with Sterlington.

18. Westgate (5-1)

The Tigers' unbeaten run came to an end last week with a 30-22 home loss to Teurlings Catholic.

Westgate won't have to wait long to get back on track, as the Tigers play again Thursday, a road tilt at North Vermilon.

19. Neville (4-2)

Neville bounced back from a Week 5 loss to Ruston with a decisive 53-0 win against Peabody.

The Tigers have a home game this week, welcoming in Grant.

20. Amite (4-2)

Last week, the Warriors were upended at home by Bogalusa, 20-14.

Amite plays on the road in Week 7, going to Pine.

21. Abbeville (4-2)

A three-game win streak for the Wildcats came to a sudden end in Week 6, as St. Charles left Abbeville with a 29-13 triumph.

Abbeville seeks to start a new win streak starting Friday, a home game with Crowley.

22. Calvary Baptist (4-2)

Last week may have been the Cavaliers' most impressive win on the season, as they went on the road and downed a solid North Caddo team by 30 points, 56-26.

Calvary plays again on Thursday at home against Green Oaks.

23. North Caddo (4-2)

Following three straight weeks of scoring 40-plus points to start the season, the Titans have scored fewer than 30 points the past three weeks. Last week, they had 26 in a 30-point home loss to Calvary Baptist.

North Caddo attempts to regain its high point production from earlier this season Friday at Lakeside.

24. Avoyelles (4-2)

The Mustangs doubled the score on Oakdale in Week 6, rolling to a 68-34 win.

Avoyelles is back in action Friday, playing at home against Menard.

25. Logansport (4-2)

The Tigers are in the midst of a four-game homestead. They won the first two games, but fell last week to Rosepine, 42-22.

Logansport concludes its four-game home stretch on Friday, welcoming in Northwood-Lena.