One question for every Houma- and Thibodaux-area high school football team in Week 6
The second half of the high school football season kicks off on Friday. Here's one question every Houma- and Thibodaux-area team needs to answer:
Can A.J. Ellender stay competitive?
The Patriots had their best offensive showing in Friday's 30-13 loss to South Terrebonne, but will need to improve offensively this week as Ellender hosts Terrebonne.
Will the real Assumption please stand up?
The Mustangs have gone back and forth between a dominant offense and an underwhelming one through five weeks.
Will Central Lafourche limit a state champion?
As one of just two winless teams left in local football, CL has a tall task this week facing defending state champion Destrehan.
Can Covenant Christian pull off the upset?
CCA has lost three consecutive games after starting the season this week, and it won't get much easier this week as the Lions host 5-0 Vermillion Catholic.
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How long until E.D. White pulls away?
The Cardinals are riding high at 5-0, and host a Patterson team that hasn't scored more than twice in a game since Week 1 on Friday.
Can H.L. Bourgeois shock the Bayou?
The Braves host an undefeated East St. John team, but it's an ESJ team coming off a narrow victory over a 1-4 Hahnville.
How does Houma Christian open district play?
With the Warriors' first district game in Class 2A District 9 against South Plaquemines on Friday, HCS will need to be more consistent.
Can St. James keep up the momentum?
The Wildcats have won four in a row, but host a Lake Charles team that's won back-to-back games of its own on Friday.
How much does South Lafourche improve?
SL is coming off its worst performance of the season: a 42-0 loss to Lutcher. The Fighting Tarpons will need to improve against Assumption this week.
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Can South Terrebonne knock off a state champion?
ST got in the win column last week against Ellender, but face a defending state champion this week as the Gators travel to Lutcher.
Does Terrebonne extend the winning streak?
The Tigers have won three in a row on their way to a 4-1 start. THS has a chance to extend the streak to four this week against Ellender.
Can Thibodaux snap the losing streak?
The Tigers have lost three in a row, all by multiple scores. However, they have a great opportunity to get back in the win column against fellow Hahnville.
Will Vandebilt Catholic's offense improve at all?
Since scoring 41 points against Central Lafource, the Terriers have scored 29 points in the next three weeks combined.
This article originally appeared on The Courier: One question for every Houma- and Thibodaux-area football team in Week 6
