Sterlington (LA) vs. Jena (LA): Live updates, score of Louisiana LHSAA Division III Non-Select title game

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - It’s a matchup between the top two seeds to determine the Louisiana Division III Non-Select state champion.

Defending champion Sterlington, the No. 2 seed, takes on top-seeded Jena Friday afternoon in the Caesars Superdome as part of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s Prep Classic.

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Sterlington enters Friday’s game at 11-2. Last week, the Panthers rolled past St. James - the same team they beat to win the title last season - 63-38 in the semifinal round. Sterlington is bidding to win state for the fourth time in program history.

As for Jena, the Giants are making their first-ever trip to the Superdome to play for a state title. After reaching the semifinals each of the past two seasons, the Giants (12-1) finally broke through with a 30-6 semifinal win against Union Parish.

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STERLINGTON 0, JENA 0 1ST QTR.

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PREGAME

- Live from the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, coming off a wild and epic Division II Non-Select title game. Can this game coming up be just as exciting? We’re about to find out, as Sterlington takes on Jena for the Division III Non-Select championship.