Mount Carmel and Riverside secured the top seeds for the LHSAA softball playoffs in the New Orleans area, as announced on Wednesday. Mount Carmel, a semifinalist last season, received a bye into the second round of the Division I select bracket. Other notable teams include Chapelle, John Curtis, and Ponchatoula, all of whom also received byes. Dominican is set to host St. Scholastica in the first round, while Riverside holds the top spot in Division IV select.

By the Numbers
  • Mount Carmel is the No. 1 seed in the Division I select bracket.
  • Riverside is the No. 1 seed in Division IV select.
State of Play
  • Eight teams from the New Orleans area received byes in their respective brackets.
  • Multiple teams including Hannan and St. Charles are strong contenders in Division II select.
What's Next

The first round of the playoffs will commence soon, with Mount Carmel and Riverside prepared to face their future opponents in the second round. Additional outcomes will shape the playoff brackets further as the competition progresses.

Bottom Line

Mount Carmel and Riverside's strong seeding positions set them up as formidable competitors in the upcoming LHSAA softball playoffs. Their early byes strengthen their chances for a deep playoff run.