The boys basketball teams from Jonesboro-Hodge and Quitman High Schools are two of many preparing to journey along the highways and byways in the state of Louisiana, all having the goal of ending their journey at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, LA, site of the 2025 LHSAA “Marsh Madness” State Tournament. 

Jonesboro-Hodge will begin their quest to bring home a state title on Friday, February 28th, when they travel to Montgomery, LA, located just north of Natchitoches for an opening round contest. The Tigers, who finished in 4th place in district 1-1A, qualified for the 28 team, Division IV, “non-select” school bracket as the #23 seed after ending the regular season with a 10-18 record in head coach Fred Hearne’s first year at the helm. Their opponent, Montgomery High School, who was the third place team from district 3-1A earned a #10 seed after ending the year with a 14-13 record. 

Quitman High School has a shorter distance to travel in their quest to make it to the state tourney. By virtue of their stellar 23-6 season, that included an 18 game winning streak, the Wolverines garnered a #6 seed in the 20 team, Class B bracket, which earned them automatic entry into the regional round where they will face #11 Florien, who also received a first round bye, on March 4th at Quitman High School.