In 2022 it was Brother Martin. In 2023 it was Rummel. Last season it was John Curtis.

All three schools posted losing records in District 9-5A games in those seasons but still advanced deep enough into the playoffs to reach the semifinals — or as Brother Martin did three years ago, the state finals.

Now with the regular season finished and LHSAA playoff brackets set for release on Sunday, Brother Martin (3-4), Holy Cross (1-6) and Jesuit (2-5) each finished with losing records in district games. Ahead of them in the standings are reigning state champion Edna Karr (7-0) along with John Curtis (5-2), Rummel (4-3) and St. Augustine (6-1).

But if the past three seasons are an indicator, any 9-5A school is a threat to advance in the playoffs regardless of where it placed in the standings.

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