MICHAEL KIRAL / L’Observateur / September 29, 1999

LUTCHER – Coming off its second straight win over a ranked Class 4A opponent, Lutcher will look to get the kinks out against Assumption Friday before opening district play next week.

Lutcher is ranked seventh in Class 3A after opening the season 4-0. TheBulldogs are coming off a 26-6 victory over Walker, ranked sixth in Class 4A last week. Lutcher had defeated Capitol the week before.Thomas Ricks led the effort against Walker, completing 11 of his 18 passes for 219 yards, including touchdown strikes of 49 yards to Kenneth Johnson and 47 yards to Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson caught five passesfor 102 yards.

The Dingos defense held Demond Walker and Byron Lockhart, who had combined for over 500 yards through the first three games, to 55 yards on 24 carries. The longest gain by either one was an 8-yard run by Walker.The defense also got on the scoreboard on a 35-yard interception return by Bernard Riley, his third score of the season.

“I am really proud of this football team,” Lutcher coach Tim Detillier said.

“We overcame a lot against a good football team. The kids kept sluggingaway. I am proud of the effort by the staff and the players. They had themprepared and the kids really executed.”Ricks continues to be one of the top quarterbacks in the area, completing 32 of 66 passes for 535 yards and five touchdowns. Kenneth Johnson hasbeen the main target, catching 9 passes for 274 yards and four touchdowns.

This week, the Bulldogs will continue its rivalry against Assumption, a series that has been exciting in recent years. Last year, the Bulldogs edgedthe Mustangs, 28-22.

“It’s always been a good game,” Detillier said.

With his team a little beat up after the win against Walker, the physical Mustangs are a concern for Detillier. Assumption (1-3) is coming off a 38-6 loss to another District 9-3A team, St. James, Friday. The Mustangscommitted four turnovers in the game with the only highlight a 30-yard touchdown pass from Herbert Washington to Jamall Fletcher.

Assumption has scored only two touchdowns in the last two games, both losses. Washington leads a backfield that also includes Brandon Jacobs andRudy August. Jason Bell, Kenny Boudreaux and Fletcher are the topreceiving threats. The offensive line has five new starters from a seasonago. The defense returns five from 1998, including linebacker LanceRodrigue.

Lutcher opens District 9-3A play next week at home against St. CharlesCatholic.

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