NATCHITOCHES, La. (BRPROUD.com) – Catholic High traveled to Turpin Stadium to take on C.E. Byrd. The Bears jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first half. The Yellow Jackets scored before halftime, but Catholic High went into the half up 14-6.

The Bears dominated the second half, scoring two touchdowns in the fourth quarter and beat Byrd 35-12 for the Division I State Championship. Catholic High’s win became the third state title in the last six seasons for the Bears.

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