Making an Impact: GeauxPreps Week 4 Impact Players
by Marshall Loeffler // GeauxPreps.com
There were some great individual efforts in some big games in Week 4, and while this may not be the ten very best performances, here is a list of guys that I thought were huge for their team.
Luke Hensley – Haughton
The Buccaneers LB recorded 12 tackles and 5 sacks to lead his squad to a 50-36 win over Captain Shreve, marking their first victory over Shreve since 2020.
Zaylon Smith – East Ascension
The sophomore QB completed 20 of 35 passes for 275 yards and 3 TDs while adding 17 carries for 182 yards and 3 rushing TDs to account for 457 total yards and 6 total touchdowns in East Ascension’s 45-42 win over St. Amant.
Jarvis Blackston – Neville
The junior running back rushed for 290 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-27 victory against ASH, including an 80-yard touchdown run to spark the offense in the first half.
Kaleb Magee – Kentwood
The junior QB delivered a dominant performance, completing 21 of 22 passes for 489 yards and 5 touchdowns while adding a rushing touchdown to lead Kentwood to a commanding 52-7 victory over Loranger.
Javontaye Dean – Green Oaks
The junior quarterback was again electric for the Giants offense, passing for five touchdowns and running for two more in a 50-22 victory over Red River as Green Oaks started its season 4-0 for the first time since 1988.
Luke Dickerson – Episcopal
The junior RB ran 30 times for 187 yards and 5 TDs while adding a two-point conversion to lead Episcopal to a 54-47 win over Country Day.
Trey Martin – Franklin Parish
The senior RB rushed 22 times for 342 yards and 5 TDs, added 2 kickoff returns for 141 yards and a touchdown, caught 1 pass for 10 yards, and averaged 45 yards on 2 punts to lead Franklin Parish to a 53-41 victory over Airline.
Jeremy Favorite – North Iberville
The sophomore RB rushed 10 times for 216 yards and 5 TDs while adding a 24-yard reception to power North Iberville to a 52-12 win over Capitol.
Ahmad Hudson – Ruston
The senior TE hauled in 166 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns to lead Ruston in a strong performance against Catholic, in a display of what the nationally ranked tight end can do against the best competition.
Kaleb Simon – Lafayette Christian Academy
The sophomore RB/LB tallied 11 tackles and an interception on defense while contributing 88 rushing yards and a touchdown on offense to lead Lafayette Christian Academy to a 27-7 victory over Teurlings Catholic.
Thanks to David Robinson (Sportstalk KNBB 97.7), Roy Lang III (SBC Advocate), and Jace Lejeune (Gridiron Football) for various stat reporting around the state during Week 4, and to players, parents, fans, and