Lake Charles College Prep falls to Kenner Discovery in playoff opener

Cougars led 8-3 early but couldn't hold on in 11-8 loss

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:38am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a high school baseball game, with sharp planes of color representing the players, field, and stadium. The style evokes the cubist art of Pablo Picasso.A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes playoff matchup between Lake Charles College Prep and Kenner Discovery.Lake Charles Today

Lake Charles College Prep jumped out to an early 8-3 lead, but couldn't hold on as Kenner Discovery rallied for an 11-8 victory in the opening game of their best-of-three bi-district playoff series at Westlake High School.

Why it matters

This loss puts Lake Charles College Prep in a tough spot, needing to win the next two games to advance in the Select Division II playoffs. Kenner Discovery, on the other hand, has taken control of the series with the comeback win.

The details

Lake Charles College Prep built an 8-3 advantage early, but Kenner Discovery chipped away at the lead before exploding for eight runs over the final three innings to secure the 11-8 victory. The Cougars' offense was led by Kelby Mcmahon, who had a stolen base in the game.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 17, 2026.
  • This was the opening game of a best-of-three bi-district playoff series.

The players

Lake Charles College Prep

The high school baseball team from Lake Charles, Louisiana that lost the opening game of the playoff series.

Kenner Discovery

The high school baseball team from Kenner, Louisiana that came back to win the opening game of the playoff series.

Kelby Mcmahon

A player for Lake Charles College Prep who had a stolen base in the game.

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What’s next

The two teams will play game two of the best-of-three series on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Lake Charles College Prep will need to win that game to force a decisive third game.

The takeaway

This was a tough loss for Lake Charles College Prep, who had built a sizable early lead only to see it slip away. Kenner Discovery showed resilience in mounting the comeback victory, and now holds the advantage in the series. The Cougars will need to regroup quickly to keep their playoff hopes alive.