GeauxPreps.com Forecasts the District 9-5A Football Championship Race

by: Mike Strom // GeauxPreps.com Contributor

1.     Karr

2.     John Curtis

3.     Rummel

4.     Warren Easton

5.     Brother Martin

6.     Holy Cross

7.     St. Augustine

8.     Jesuit

DISTRICT 9-5A FOOTBALL

Preview Capsules

(listed in predicted order of finish)

JOHN CURTIS PATRIOTS

Coach: J.T. Curtis, 56^th season, 623-80-6.

Last season: 8-3 overall, 4-2 in District 9-5A (second-place tie).

2023 state playoffs: As a No. 6 seed in Division I Select, Curtis had a bye in the bi-district first round, then defeated No. 22 St. Augustine, 49-42, in regionals before losing to No. 3 Catholic-Baton Rouge, 38-35, in the quarterfinals.

Projected starters

OFFENSE

Wide receiver: *Juan Washington, 6-2, 190, Sr.; *Xavier Brown, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Brayden Fulco, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Jarvis Stevenson, 6-3, 180, Fr.; D.J. Horton, 5-10, 170, Jr.; Darien Mason, 5-8, 140, Sr.

Tight end: *JoJo Fagin, 6-2, 240, Sr.; Caden Battard, 6-3, 225, So.

Offensive line: Gabriel Lagarde, LT, 6-2, 270, Sr.; John Signorelli, LG, 5-11, 245, Sr.; Collin Gonsoulin, C, 5-10, 270, Jr.; Sean Goodrum, RG, 6-0, 245, So.; *Willie Bolden, RT, 6-1, 290, Jr.; Eric Campbell III, LT, 6-0, 270, Fr.; Isadore Vance IV, LG, 6-1, 275, Fr.; Broc Bryant, C, 5-11, 270, So.; Daniel Pichon, RG, 6-2, 250, Sr.; Cody Woodruff, RT, 6-3, 270, So.

Quarterback: Reggie Johnson, 5-9, 180, Sr.; Drake Mason, 6-0, 200, Jr.; London Padgett, 5-11, 165, Fr.

Running back: *A.J. Smith, 5-10, 215, Sr.; Jacobi Boudreaux, 5-10, 185, Jr.; Jack Corcoran, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Kolston Martinez, 6-0, 200, Jr.; Gavin Ledet, 5-8, 160, Jr.; Isaac Hrabovsky, 5-8, 155, Fr.

DEFENSE

Defensive line: *Tyre Gordon, 6-0, 260, Sr.; *Logan Barnes, 5-11, 250, Sr.; Rowland Burrell, 6-1, 240, Sr.; Zaire Shepherd, 5-10, 225, Fr.; Juston Lagarde, 6-3, 245, Jr.; Sawyer Barron, 6-3, 265, Fr.

Outside linebacker: *Ben Barron, 6-2, 200, Jr.; Lane LeCron, 6-0, 210, Jr.; Aiden Morril, 6-2, 200, Jr.; Nathin Scallan, 6-1, 200, So.

Inside linebacker: *Jeffrey Curtis, 5-9, 205, Jr.; Jamari Horton, 5-9, 195, Jr.; Terence Julien Jr., 6-2, 215, Jr.; A.J. Smith, 5-10, 215, Sr.

Cornerback: *Trey Brown, 5-10, 170, Sr.; *Kien Franklin, 5-9, 160, Sr.; Xavier Brown, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Jewellz Tapp, 6-0, 165, So.

Safety: Frank Massicot IV, FS, 6-1, 170, Sr.; Marc Canzoneri, SS, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Craig Conner III, FS, 5-10, 175, So.; Jaden Keelen, SS, 5-10, 190, Fr.

Nickel back: *Jason Curtis, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Prentiss Mackeyon Jr., 6-0, 185, So.

SPECIALISTS

Punter: Jarvis Stevenson, 6-3, 180, Fr.; Lane Lecron, 6-0, 210, Jr.

Place-kicker: Matias Hernandez, 5-7, 130, So.; Ben Barron, 6-2, 200, Jr.

Return Specialist: Xavier Brown, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Trey Brown, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Jack Corcoran, 5-10, 175, Sr.; D.J. Horton, 5-10, 170, Jr.

Deep Snapper: Nathan Newby, 5-8, 185, So.; Jeffreey Malone, 5-10, 175, Sr.

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RUMMEL RAIDERS

Coach: Nick Monica, 6^th season, 37-19.

Last season: 7-7 overall, 2-4 in District 9-5A (fifth-place tie).

2023 state playoffs: As a No. 18 seed in Division I Select, Rummel defeated No. 15 Northwood-Shreveport, 34-14, in bi-district; defeated No. 2 Captain Shreve, 13-3, in regionals; defeated No. 7 St. Paul’s, 35-21, in the quarterfinals; and lost to No. 3 Catholic-Baton Rouge, 28-16, in the semifinals.

Projected starters

OFFENSE

Wide receiver: *Kendrick Joseph, 5-7, 160, Sr.; *Evan Burg, 6-0, 175, Sr.; Earnest Richardson, 6-0, 150, Jr.; Jay’lan Ash, 5-11, 150, So.; Micah Green, 5-8, 155, Jr.; Mark Shezbie, 5-10, 165, So.

Tight end: Mark Shezbie, 5-10, 165, So.; Sam Smith, 6-1, 205, Sr.

Offensive line: *Ja’Mard Jones, LT, 6-2, 285, Sr.; *Wes Dubuc, LG, 5-9, 205, Sr.; *Armando Reyes, C, 5-8, 250, Jr.; Jaden Dillon, RG, 6-0, 275, Jr.; *Eddie Conerly IV, RT, 6-3, 300, Jr.; Jewlz Barthelemy, T, 6-1, 280, Jr.; Raymond Hughes, T, 6-4, 335, Fr.

Quarterback: *Generald Buggage, 5-11, 185, Sr.

Fullback: Mark Shezbie, 5-10, 165, So.

Running back: *Norman Taylor, 5-9, 175, Sr.; Coryan Hawkins, 5-9, 185, So.; Jaden Terrance, 5-8, 140, So.

DEFENSE

Defensive end: Jacoby Dunn, 6-0, 195, Jr.; *Greg Jones III, 5-8, 260, Sr.; Ja’Mard Jones, 6-2, 285, Sr.  

Defensive tackle: *Fred Banks, 5-20, 290, Sr.; *Phil Leze, 5-8, 250, Jr.; Kane Bowen, 5-9, 310, So.; Ja’Mard Jones, 6-2, 285, Sr.

Linebacker: *Carlin Kinchen, 5-9, 175, Jr.; Jack Vasterling, 5-6, 180, Sr.; Kingsley Barconey, 5-8, 185, Fr.

Cornerback: *Lennis Finister, 5-10, 170, Sr.; *Mitchell Harris Jr., 5-8, 145, So.

Safety: *Lester Johnson Jr., 5-7, 160, Sr.; *Keiron Jackson, 5-7, 170, Jr.; Peyton Depolitte, 6-1, 160, Sr.; Chris Parker Jr., 5-10, 165, Jr.; Gavin Cooper Jr., 5-11, 170, So.

SPECIALISTS

Punter: Peyton Depolitte, 6-1, 160, Sr.

Place-kicker: Spencer Misuraca, 5-6, 155, Sr.

Return Specialist: Kendrick Joseph, 5-7, 160, Sr.; Micah Green, 5-8, 155, Jr.

Deep Snapper: Brian Keller, 5-10, 190, Sr.

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WARREN EASTON EAGLES

Coach: Jerry Phillips, 9^th season, 69-27-0.

Last season: 4-6 overall, 2-2 in District 10-4A.

2023 state playoffs: Ineligible for Division II Select playoffs.

Projected starters

OFFENSE

Wide receiver: *Davon Edwards, 5-9, 170, Jr.; Terrell Surtain, 5-10, 180, Jr.; Mark Garrison, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Santana Bowie, 6-0, 210, Sr.; Anthony Satcher, 6-3, 185, Sr.

Tight end: None.

Offensive line: *Jalan Chapman, LT, 6-3, 285, Jr.; Kenneth Cain, LG, 6-4, 310, Jr.; *Kenneson Jefferson, C, 6-3, 250, Sr.; Avery Toomer, RG, 6-2, 330, Sr.; David Baker, RT, 6-4, 320, Jr.

Quarterback: Carl Reed, 5-9, 160, Jr.

Running back: Thomas Vaughn, 5-8, 165, Jr.; Terrell Surtain, 5-10, 180, Jr.

DEFENSE

Defensive end: Marcus Jasmin, 6-3, 225, Jr.; Robert Lang, 6-2, 180, Sr.

Defensive tackle: Robert Evans, 5-9, 290, Sr.; Haze Rose. 5-11, 305, Sr.

Inside linebacker: *Narco Dunn, 6-1, 220, Jr.; *Jamal Lacaze, 5-9, 195, Sr.

Rover (Outside linebacker): Jackson Chachere, 5-9, 180, Sr.; Jaedon Phillips, 6-0, 190, Jr.

Cornerback: Miles Torres, 6-0, 165, Jr.; James Holden, 6-1, 180, Jr.

Free safety: Lanard Watson, 5-9, 170, Sr.

SPECIALISTS

Punter: Jaedon Phillips, 6-0, 190, Jr.

Place-kicker: *Marco Nunez, 5-10, 155, Sr.

Return Specialist: Thomas Vaughn, 5-8, 165, Jr.; Terrell Surtain, 5-10, 180, Jr.

Deep Snapper: Miles Torres, 6-0, 1645, Jr.

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BROTHER MARTIN CRUSADERS

Coach: Mark Bonis, 16^th season, 113-59-0.

Last season: 7-4 overall, 4-2 in District 9-5A (second-place tie).

2023 state playoffs: As a No. 4 seed in Division I Select, Brother Martin had a bye in the bi-district first round and then lost to No. 13 Alexandria, 23-0, in regionals.

Projected starters

OFFENSE

Wide receiver: *Easton Royal, 5-9, 170, So.; *Brodie Dumontier, 5-11, 165, Jr.; *Rex Leblanc, 5-11, 165, Jr.; Rowan Lipscomb, 6-1, 165, Jr.; Wyatt Bouchon, 6-0, 170, Sr.; Preston Bulloch, 5-9, 150, Sr.;

Tight end: *Nico Paulin, 5-11, 210, Sr.; Jonathan Siggio, 5-11, 200, Jr.; Caden Catanzaro, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Spencer Stringer, 6-2, 220, Jr.

Offensive line: *Caleb Smith, LT, 6-3, 310, Sr.; Bryce Lowenstein, G, 5-10, 245, Sr.; Brody DePhillips, C/G, 6-0, 250, So.; Ben Levy, G, 5-10, 205, Sr.; Zaaire Condoll, T, 6-0, 240, So.; Nicholas Bruno, G/C, 6-0, 240, So.; William Wiss, T, 5-9, 200, Jr.; Caleb Becnel, T, 6-2, 255, So.; Many Heymann, T, 6-0, 270, Jr.

Quarterback: *Seth Dazet, 6-2, 190, Sr.; Hudson Fields, 5-10, 170, So.

Running back: Alex Diaz, 5-9, 190, Jr.; Sidney Harris Jr., 5-7, 195, Sr.; Julian Cutter, 5-8, 170, Jr.; Jack Melancon, 6-0, 180, Jr.; Jeremiah Burton, 5-9, 165, So.; Luca Ascani, 5-7, 175, Fr.

DEFENSE

Defensive line: *Chase Chesser, DE, 6-4, 250, Sr.; *Nathan Malek, NG, 5-9, 230, Sr.; Jack Bazile, DE, 5-10, 215, Sr.; Caleb Williams, DE, 5-11, 220, Sr.; Brandon Henry, NG, 5-8, 235, Jr.; Hayden Patterson, NG, 5-9, 245, Jr.

Inside linebacker: *Jadon Weber, 6-0, 215, Sr.; Jacques Airhart, 6-0, 195, Jr.; Brady McCluskey, 5-9, 175, So.; Trent King, 5-8, 190, Jr.; Caleb Natividad, 5-8, 210, Sr.

Outside linebacker:  Corey McDonald, 5-11, 195, Sr.; Bronson Leaumont, 5-11, 190, Jr.; Caleb Natividad, 5-8, 210, Sr.

Cornerback: *Treshoun Ware, 5-9, 170, Sr.*Kaeden Goodman, 5-8, 155, Sr.; Connor Hance, 5-11, 160, Sr.; Patrick Jones, 5-11, 150, So.; Cullin Caminita, 5-10, 155, So.

Safety: *Camden Buras, 5-8, 185, Sr.; Dermot Brown, 5-8, 160, Sr.; Luca Catanzaro, 6-0, 155, So.

SPECIALISTS

Punter: *Grayson Smith, 5-11, 195, Sr.;

Place-kicker: *Grayson Smith, 5-11, 195, Sr.

Return Specialist: Rex Leblanc, 5-11, 165, Jr.; Rowan Lipscomb, 6-1, 165, Jr.;

Deep Snapper: Spencer Stringer, 6-2, 220, Jr.; Trent King, 5-8, 190, Jr.

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HOLY CROSS TIGERS

Coach: Scott Wattigny, 2^nd season, 9-3; 10^th season overall, 58-42-0.

Last season: 9-3 overall, 4-2 in District 9-5A, second-place tie.

2023 state playoffs: As a No. 1 seed in Division Select, Holy Cross had a bye in the bi-district first round before defeating No. 16 Jesuit, 42-0, in regionals; and then losing to No. 8 Acadiana, 28-14, in the quarterfinals.

Projected starters

OFFENSE

Wide receiver: *Finn Martin, 5-8, 150, Sr.; Jaydin Chambers, 5-10, 155, Jr.; Briley Blake, 5-10, 155, Sr.; Carson Chiappetta, 5-10, 165, Jr.; Dario Carey Jr., 5-11, 175, Jr.; Tyree Bruer, 5-7, 110, Fr.

Tight end: *Derrick Johnson Jr., 6-3, 220, Sr.

Offensive line: Ashton Harris, LT, 6-1, 280, So.; *Joshua Adams Jr., LG, 5-8, 230, Sr.; *Noah Remetich, C, 6-2, 240, Sr.; *Andrew Huete, RG, 6-0, 260, Sr.; *Albert Sherman Jr., RT, 6-2, 315, Sr.; *Kaden Bourgeois, T, 6-3, 285, Sr. (injured).

Quarterback: Jake Leveque, 6-2, 185, Sr.; Claude Johnson, 5-9, 175, Sr.

Running back: *Ke’Rynn Smith, 5-8, 175, Jr.; Kayden Andoh, 5-9, 185, Sr.; *Claude Johnson, 5-9, 175, Sr.

DEFENSE

Defensive line: *John Best, 5-11, 210, Sr.; *Cole Todd, NT, 6-1, 255, Jr.; *Sebastian Perez, 6-2, 210, So.; Colton Gerrets, 6-0, 220, Sr.

Linebacker: *Nicholas DiGerolamo III, 5-8, 175, Sr.; Maxwell Landry, 6-2, 215, Jr.; *Jourdan Johnson, OLB, 5-9, 185, Sr.; Jonah Weir, OLB, 5-10, 205, So.; Tommy Ashby, 6-2, 180, Sr.

Cornerback: *Joshua Brown, 5-8, 150, Sr.; Savoy Guidry, 5-11, 175, So.

Safety: *Cedrick Harmon Jr., FS, 5-11, 160, Sr.; Terrance Ranson II, SS, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Luke Appe, 5-6, 140, Jr.

SPECIALISTS

Punter: Drew Aguirre, 5-9, 135, So.

Place-kicker: *Noel Mora Jr., 5-11, 180, Jr.

Return Specialist: Ke’Rynn Smith, 5-8, 175, Jr.; Kayden Andoh, 5-9, 185, Sr.; Claude Johnson, 5-9, 175, Sr.

Deep Snapper: *John Best, 5-11, 210, Sr.; Maxwell Landry, 6-2, 215, Jr.

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ST. AUGUSTINE PURPLE KNIGHTS

Coach: Robert Valdez, 1^st season, 16^th season overall, 126-58-0.

Last season: 4-8 overall; 0-6 in District 9-5A, seventh place.

2023 state playoffs: As a No. 22 seed in Division I Select, St. Augustine defeated No. 11 McKinley, 43-6, in bi-district and then lost to No. 6 John Curtis, 49-42, in regionals.

Projected starters

OFFENSE

Wide receiver: *Miguel Whitley, 6-0, 170, So.; Ray’Quan Williams, 5-10, 165, So.; Verchaun Simms Jr., 5-9, 160, So.

Tight end: Davis Haydel, 6-0, 190, Jr.; Kamari Navarre, 6-0, 165, Fr.

Offensive line: *Juelz Baptiste, LT, 6-4, 250, Sr.; *Gavin McCoy, LG, 6-0, 245, Sr.; John Brunious, C, 5-9, 215, Sr.; Christian Strickland, RG, 6-1, 275, Jr., and Elijah Menville, RG, 6-2, 285, Sr.; *Terrence Cormier, RT, 6-2, 290, Sr.

Quarterback: Vashaun Coulon, 5-10, 140, Jr.

Running back: *Keith Hill Jr., 5-10, 155, Jr.; Liondell Caston, 5-9, 155, Sr.; Lucas Jefferson, 5-9, 145, Fr.

DEFENSE

Defensive End: *Warren Roberts, 6-2, 230, Sr.; Ty Dominque, 6-3, 240, Jr.; Darren Coates Jr., 6-0, 195, Fr.

Defensive Tackle: *Jahkeem Stewart, 6-6, 285, Jr.; Calvin Guidry, 5-10, 255, Sr.

Middle linebacker: Joaquin Washington, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Chad Jones, 5-11, 220, Jr.

Outside linebacker: *Seth St. Martin, 6-2, 180, Sr.; Syre Gilmore, 5-9, 180, Jr.

Cornerback: *Frederick Lewis, 6-0, 150, Sr.; *Ryan Montague, 5-10, 165, So.;

Safety: *Clinton Hill Jr., FS, 5-11, 190, Jr.; *Tyrone Mathieu, SS, 5-9, 150, Jr.

SPECIALISTS

Punter: Miguel Whitley, 6-0, 170, So.; Cameron McCall, 5-8, 205, Sr.

Place-kicker: Ferdinand Gettridge III, 5-7, 155, Sr.

Return Specialist: Frederick Lewis, 6-0, 150, Sr.; Ray’Quan Williams, 5-10, 165, So.’ Miguel Whitley, 6-0, 170, So.

Deep Snapper: Cameron McCall, 5-8, 205, Sr.; Parish Jackson-Muhammad, 5-10, 210, Sr.

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JESUIT BLUE JAYS

Coach: Ryan Manale, fourth season, 20-15; 13^th season overall, 99-38-0.

Last season: 5-7 overall, 2-4 in District 9-5A (fifth-place tie).

2023 state playoffs: As a No. 16 seed in Division I Select, Jesuit defeated No. 17 Byrd, 23-2, in bi-district and then lost to No. 1 Holy Cross, 42-0, in regionals.

Projected starters

OFFENSE

Wide receiver: *Roman Larre’, 6-1, 170, Jr.; *Calvin Magee, 6-1, 160, So.; Gavin Palmisano, 6-1, 195, Jr.; Ja’ir Burks, 5-10, 160, So.

Tight end: Frank Finicle, 6-3, 240, Sr.; Jackson Anders, 5-9, 200, Sr.

Offensive line: *Chris Bourg, LT, 5-11, 250, Sr.; Alex Prechter,, LG, 5-10, 205, So., and Ethan Shankle, LG, 6-2, 300, Sr.; Ashton Moulliet, C, 5-10, 250, So.; *Luke Cunningham, RG, 5-11, 275, Sr.; *Sam Macaluso, RT, 5-11, 220, Sr.; and Spencer Waguespack, RT, 6-3, 240, Jr.   

Quarterback: Taylor Norton, 6-1, 190, Jr.; and Johnny Nyein, 5-9, 160, Jr.

Running back: Adrian McSpadden, RB, 5-8, 185, So; Brock Prouet, RB, 5-9, 190, Jr.; Jackson Anders, FB, 5-9, 200, Sr.

DEFENSE

Defensive End: Will Berry, 6-4, 230, Jr.; Zyron Forstall, 6-3, 230, So.; Austin Guedry, 6-1, 205, Fr.

Defensive Tackle: *Griffin Ellis, 6-2, 260, Sr.; Will Allen, 5-10, 240, Sr.; Oliver Burgau, 5-9, 230, So; Ian Maranda, 5-9, 250, Sr.

Linebacker: *Wyatt Mire, 5-7, 170, Sr.; James Roniger, 5-8, 175, Sr.; Gio Matranga, 6-1, 210, Sr.; Luke Cannizzaro, 5-11, 205, Sr.

Cornerback: *Darrick LeBeouf, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Cole Puneky, 5-9, 160, Jr.; Bryce Tibbs, 5-9, 165, So.

Safety: *Beau Matulewski, 6-1, 195, Jr.; Sean Maher, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Jack Maguire, 6-2, 170, So.

SPECIALISTS

Punter: Andrew Bordelon, 5-10, 160, Jr.

Place-kicker: Ethan Cabos, 5-7, 165, Jr.

Return Specialist: *Roman Larre’, 6-1, 170, Jr.; Darrick LeBeouf, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Benjamin Neff, 5-8, 150, Fr.; Wendell Riggins, 5-5, 140, Jr.

Deep Snapper: Nathan Hamrick, 5-11, 200, Jr.; Zack Friloux, 5-9, 150, Jr.; Caden Sanderson, 6-0, 210, Sr.; Gavin Palmisano, 6-1, 195, Jr.