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Vandebilt Catholic rallies to win Louisiana Division II select state title vs. Madison Prep: Live score, updates

No. 2-seeded Terriers defeat fifth-seeded Madison Prep, 46-42, for first girls basketball state title since 2010

Mike Coppage

No. 5 Madison Prep coach Dwayne Hayes flanked by Auri Ray (left) and Brooklyn Smith (right) after the Chargers knocked off No. 1 University in the Division II select semifinals.
No. 5 Madison Prep coach Dwayne Hayes flanked by Auri Ray (left) and Brooklyn Smith (right) after the Chargers knocked off No. 1 University in the Division II select semifinals. / LBR Basketball

No. 2 Vandebilt Catholic and No. 5 Madison Prep meet at 2 p.m. on Saturday for the Division II select Louisiana (LHSAA) high school girls basketball state title at the University Center in Hammond.

Pregame

The No. 5 Chargers (20-12) return to the championship game after losing to Lafayette Christian last year. Madison Prep was supposed to face Vandebilt Catholic in the 2023-24 semifinals, but the game never occurred because of the Terriers having an ineligible player.

Madison Prep took down top-seeded University High, its district rival, for the second time this season in the semifinals (58-45). All eight Chargers on the roster played over a quarter with Brooklyn Smith leading the way (7 of 11 FT, 21 points, nine rebounds, three steals, three assists). Auri Ray added 18 points, seven steals and three assists.

Vandebilt Catholic (18-7) disposed of No. 3 Parkview Baptist, a two-time reigning state champion in a smaller division, by a 63-47 score. Tyanna Stewart had 21 points, Makayla Charles had 11, Journee Johnson added 10, and Makensie Charles contributed nine points. Johnson grabbed nine rebounds with three assists.

The Terriers finished with 30 points in the paint and 15 points via fast breaks in the semifinals and held the Eagles to single digits (seven and nine points) in the second and third quarters. Vandebilt Catholic made 9 of 14 field goals (64.3%) in a 24-point first quarter.

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Projected starting five for Vandebilt Catholic: Maddie Dufrene, Journee Johnson, Tyanna Stewart, Makayla Charles, Makensie Charles....the Terriers actually list six starters: senior Tyrian Johnson also listed as a starter.

Starting five for Madison Prep: Brooklyn Smith, Paige Hawkins, Gabrielle Dotson, Auri Ray and O'Nya Curtis.

First quarter

Paityn Tolbert getting the start for Madison Prep. A senior.

Makensie Charles draws a charge for the Terriers. We're scoreless. Early 1st.

Two fouls against Madison Prep's Brooklyn Smith. She'll get a breather.

Hawkins scores the game's first points on a lay-up. Madison Prep, 2-0. 4:42, 1st Quarter.

Journee Johnson makes a 16-foot jump shot. Madison Prep 2, Vandebilt Catholic 2 Timeout, 4:00 1st Quarter.

Tyrian Johnson hits a 3 that gets the bounce. Vandebilt Catholic 5, Madison Prep 2 2:42, 1st Quarter.

Journee Johnson hits again, just inside the 3-point line. She has four points. Hawkins answers for the Chargers. Terriers 7, Chargers 4. 1:51, 1st Quarter.

Tyanna Stewart increases the lead for the Terriers. Vandebilt Catholic 9, Chargers 4. Journee Johnson has blocked two shots. 48 seconds left in the quarter.

Madiison Prep gets a free throw from Dotson. Tyrian Johnson with a long, accurate pass to Tyanna Stewart, who sends in a short, high shot off the glass. End of 1st Quarter. Vandebilt Catholic 11, Chargers 5.

Second Quarter

Auri Ray steal and transition bucket for Madison Prep. Journee Johnson (3 of 4 FG) scores for the Terriers. Vandebilt Catholic 13, Chargers 7 6:51, 2nd Quarter.

Tyanna Stewart shooting two free throws with 6:33 left in the half. She makes the second. Vandebilt 14, Chargers 7 6:24, 2nd Quarter.

Paige Hawkins three-pointer for the Chargers. She's 3 of 4 on field goals. Vandebilt 14, Chargers 10....Hawkins hits another 3. Vandebilt 14, Chargers 13 5:23, 2nd Quarter.

Makensie Charles with two free throws for the Terriers. Vandebilt 18, Chargers 13 5:05, 2nd Quarter.

Journee Johnson with an outlet pass to Maddie Dufrene, who pulls up and nails a jumper. Vandebilt 20, Chargers 13 3:46 left in the half.

Tyanna Stewart makes it an 8-0 run for the Terriers. That follows a 6-0 run for Madison Prep. Vandebilt 22, Chargers 13 2:53 left in the half.

Madison Prep hasn't scored in the last three minutes. Vandebilt 22, Chargers 13 2:22 left in the half.

Makayla Charles follows a Journee Johnson perimeter miss with a basket. Vandebilt 24, Chargers 13 1:50 left in the half.

Journee Johnson called for her second foul. Auri Ray to shoot two free throws for Madison Prep. She makes the first to end a 10-0 Terriers' run. Vandebilt 24, Chargers 14 1:06, 2nd Quarter.

Auri Ray kicks it out to Brooklyn Smith for a 3-pointer. Vandebilt 24, Chargers 17. Smith fouled after the Chargers get the ball back. Shooting two with 29.1 seconds left in the half. Misses the first. Makes the second. Vandebilt 27, Chargers 18. Dufrene (2 for 2 FG) makes a 3.

Vandebilt 27, Chargers 20 Halftime.

Madison Prep's Paige Hawkins (4 of 5 FG) leads all scorers with 10 points. Tyanna Stewart has seven and Journee Johnson with six points for the Terriers. Vandebilt shooting 50% (11 of 22 FG). Chargers have made 7 of 21 FG (33.3%). 20-to-8 rebounding edge for the Terriers. Madison Prep 3 of 8 from the free-throw line.

Third Quarter

Madison Prep has made eight recent state championship game appearances. Vandebilt Catholic in its first final since 2010.

Auri Ray to Tolbert. Madison Prep scores first in the second half. Ray grabs an offensive rebound. Quick 4-0 run for the Chargers. Vandebilt 27, Chargers 24 early 3rd Quarter.

Chargers force a turnover. Paige Hawkins can give Madison Prep the lead with two free throws. She makes one. She makes both. Chargers 28, Vandebilt 27...Journee Johnson (4 of 7 FG) gives Vandebilt Catholic the lead back. Vandebilt 29, Chargers 28. 4:30, 3rd Quarter.

Journee Johnson assessed her third foul. Hawkins shooting two free throws again. She makes both. Chargers 30, Vandebilt 29 4:14 3rd.

Dufrene puts the Terriers ahead. Vandebilt 31, Chargers 30 3:13, 3rd.

Dotson finishes and gets the foul. Stewart called for the foul. She makes the free throws. Six lead changes already in the quarter. Chargers 33, Vandebilt 31 timeout

Officials discussing a foul on the floor. Chargers 33, Vandebilt 31 2:32, 3rd. Fifth team foul on the Terriers.

Vandebilt Catholic has led by 11 points. Madison Prep can take its biggest lead with a Dotson free throw. She makes it. She makes both. Chargers 35, Vandebilt 31 1:58, 3rd.

Makayla Charles makes two free throws, has six points. Chargers 35, Vandebilt 33 1:44, 3rd.

Madison Prep burning some clock. Ray to Curtis. Chargers 37, Vandebilt 33 20 seconds left in the quarter.

End of Three: Chargers 37, Vandebilt 35

Fourth Quarter

Only five turnovers for Madison Prep.

Makayla Charles fouled by Tolbert. Makes both free throws to become the first Terrier in double digits with 10 points. Tied at 37-37. Early 4th.

Madison Prep with three team fouls. The Chargers get a timeout during a scrum for a loose ball. 37-37, 6:16 to go.

Madison Prep has made 1 of its last 5 field goal attempts.

Auri Ray gives Madison Prep the lead with a driving lay-up. Chargers 39, Vandebilt 37. 5:14 to go.

Chargers 41 Vandebilt 39 Timeout 4:31 remaining. Ray penetrates again.

Tyanna Stewart makes a shot, but it's nullified. Offensive foul. Chargers 41, Vandebilt 39 3:44 to go.

Auri Ray has four fouls. Gets tangled up with Stewart after a Madison Prep miss. Ray gets a steal. Out of bounds to Madison Prep. Call is reversed. Terriers' ball. Chargers 41, Vandebilt 39 2:25 to go.

Tyrian Johnson misses a free throw. Makes the second. Chargers 41, Vandebilt 40 Timeout 2:25 remaining.

Hawkins with 14 points, Ray with nine for Madison Prep.

Technical foul on Makayla Charles after she blocked a shot. Paige Hawkins to the line for the Chargers. She misses one and makes one. Chargers 42, Vandebilt 40 1:46 4th.

Vandebilt Catholic gets a steal from Journee Johnson and calls timeout. Chargers 42, Vandebilt 40 1:40, 4th.

Vandebilt turns it over. Timeout Chargers. Madison Prep 42, Vandebilt 40 1:31 4th.

Vandebilt Catholic missed two high percentage shots. Under a minute remaining. Journee Johnson's shot blocked by Dotson. Terriers have the ball down by two.

Timeout 54.7 remaining. Chargers 42, Vandebilt 40.

42-42 less than minute to go. Terriers have the ball.

Tyanna Stewart scores and is fouled. Vandebilt 44, Chargers 42 8 seconds left. Free throw to come.

Timeout: Vandebilt 44, Chargers 42 8 seconds left. Terriers take their first lead since midway through the third quarter.

Stewart missed the free throw, but the Terriers grabbed the rebound. Foul on Auri Ray, her fifth. Makensie Charles makes a free throw. Makes both. Vandebilt Catholic 46, Madison Prep 42 Final

Postgame

Stewart 14 points, Journee Johnson 11 for Vandebilt Catholic. Makayla Charles and Dufrene added eight and five points each. Stewart and Charles each grabbed eight rebounds. Makensie Charles had six boards. Journee Johnson had four assists and three blocks.

For Madison Prep: Auri Ray had nine points, five steals and four assists. Paige Hawkins 15 points.

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Mike Coppage
MIKE COPPAGE

Mike Coppage is a Louisiana-based veteran reporter with decades of experience covering recruiting and high school sports for Scout, Rivals, The Acadiana Advocate and The Daily Iberian. He has been freelancing for High School On SI since 2024.

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