Bulldogs hoping to win first semifinal game since 1994

Today, Ascension Catholic will compete in a state semifinal game for the first time since 2005, when they play top-seeded Central Catholic in Sulphur.

When the two teams met earlier this season, Central Catholic won, 3-1.

Since 1975, only nine Bulldog teams have reached the state tournament. Prior to this season, they were 4-4 in semifinal games.

Past semifinal games:

May 11, 1981 - vs. Notre Dame of Crowley L 0-2

May 10, 1988 - vs. Ouachita Christian W 8-3

May 7, 1991 - vs. St. Mary’s Catholic W 5-3

May 7, 1993 - vs. Evangel Christian W 9-3

May 11, 1994 - vs. Central Catholic W 12-0

May 10, 1995 - vs. Evangel Christian L 0-1

May 10, 2000 - vs. Oak Grove L 0-13

May 11, 2005 - vs. Dunham L 6-12