League recap: Covington extends winning streak with victory over Fontainebleau

Covington extended the longest winning streak in 5A District 6 this week by beating Fontainebleau, 27-24. The victory was the fourth in a row for the team.

St. Paul took down Ponchatoula 35-7 last week, the largest margin of any game. Ryan O'Krepki threw for 112 yards and two touchdowns in the win.

Mandeville's dynamic duo of Zac Barrient and Zach Boudreaux proved tough for Northshore to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Barrient threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns and Boudreaux had 113 yards receiving. Sam Skansi helped Mandeville's passing attack out by catching five balls for 54 yards.

Marcus Gaines was the most productive running back in the league this week. In 15 carries, he ran for 116 yards as the Wolves topped the Panthers. Teammate Ryan Malone added to the ground attack by rushing for 63 yards.

Mandeville's Glen Cuiellette and Boudreaux have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Cuiellette has thrown for 1232 yards this season, while Boudreaux has 34 catches for 600 yards. St. Paul's Gaines leads the league in rushing yards with 495.

A big matchup in 5A District 6 this week will be when Guy Lecompte's team takes on the Bulldogs. As it stands, the Skippers are in second, while Fontainebleau is in sixth.

Covington and Gregg Hudson's team played the most hotly contested game in the league this week, with Covington eventually emerging with a 27-24 victory.

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