Week 6: GeauxPreps Offensive and Defensive Football Players of the Week
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor
Dedric Lastie – Riverside Academy
Riverside Academy’s Dedric Lastie put on a show for the ages, putting up 540 total yards and an unbelievable nine touchdowns in a 76-37 victory over St. Martin’s.
Lastie was unstoppable on the ground, rushing for eight touchdowns, and added a receiving score to cap off one of the best individual performances of the season.
His electrifying effort powered Riverside to a big win, earning Lastie well-deserved recognition as one of the GeauxPreps Offensive Players of the Week.
Peyton Houston – Evangel
Evangel’s Peyton Houston delivered a record-breaking performance that will be remembered for years.
Houston shattered the national single-game passing record, throwing for an astounding 817 yards, according to the NFHS Record Books.
His 49 completions tied him for 5th All-Time, while his 10 total touchdowns rank 12th All-Time in high school football history.
This historic outing earned Houston well-deserved recognition as one of the GeauxPreps Offensive Players of the Week.
Mason Depriest – Sulphur
Sulphur’s Mason DePriest was a force to be reckoned with in a 28-21 victory over New Iberia, delivering a standout performance that helped secure the win.
DePriest racked up 7 tackles, broke up 2 passes, and came up with a crucial interception. He also recovered a key fumble, playing a pivotal role in stalling New Iberia’s offense and swinging momentum in Sulphur’s favor.
For his game-changing impact, DePriest is this week’s GeauxPreps Defensive Player of the Week.
