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by: Travis Connelley // GeauxPreps.com Contributor NEW ORLEANS — The rivalry on the gridiron between tradition-rich programs in St. Augustine and Edna Karr has had multiple chapters written over the years.  On Saturday, a new one was written, and it was arguably the biggest one yet as the Purple Knights and the Cougars met in…

by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor NEW ORLEANS – Five minutes after giving his team a one-point lead with a touchdown catch, Ouachita’s Wydell Clark chased after one of the nation’s top tight ends, uncertain of how it would end. Clark’s pursuit resembled the all-out effort the Lions have exhibited throughout the state playoffs, where…

by: Travis Connelley // GeauxPreps.com Contributor NEW ORLEANS — Just five weeks prior, District 9-4A rivals St. Charles and Archbishop Shaw clashed in the regular season finale for both with the Comets prevailing 24-0.  Fast-forward to Saturday’s Division II Select State Championship, and it was much more of a nail-biter but the same outcome as…

by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor NEW ORLEANS – The state championship proved to be quite a backdrop for No. 1 North DeSoto and No. 2 Iowa to stage a memorable Division II non-select state championship. Both teams were undefeated and would be able to bring back their school’s first state championship to their respective…

by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor NEW ORLEANS – The Dunham School’s Elijah Haven took over the state’s career touchdowns crown but was more interested in the state championship trophy he and his teammates had just hoisted. Haven accounted for 407 yards and five touchdowns – boosting his career total to 180 touchdowns – and…

by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor NEW ORLEANS – When Riverside Academy looked for separation against Ascension Catholic in the second half of Thursday’s Division IV select state title, it relied on the arm of quarterback of Brock Bourgeois. Riverside reached the final game in part because of the legs of senior running back Jayden…

by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Karr football coach Brice Brown had this advice for fans making plans to attend Saturday’s Division I select state championship game at 3:30 p.m. “Get there early,” he said. The final game of the LHSAA’s Prep Classic is a New Orleans Chamber of Commerce’s dream with No. 1 Karr…

by Robin Fambrough // GeauxPreps.com Contributor How much does playing for a state football title mean for Jena? “I don’t cry a lot,” former quarterback Darrel McCartney said. “When I saw my cousin, Whitney McCartney (Jena’s offensive coordinator), after the game, we both just broke down … right there at midfield. “He said, ‘I’ve waited…

by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Within a four-month span of this year, David Franklin lost his two biggest influences. He found the strength for the 24th season to coach Haynesville’s football program because of the guidance provided and work ethic instilled by Alton ‘Red’ and Beth Franklin. They were selfless people whose personalities filtered…

The 2025 Prep Classic is just a few days away. Below is a look at the prep classic composite records for each classification. We’ve highlighted the records set during the 2024 Prep Classic. Most Rushing Attempts: 47, Jonathan Dartez, Vermilion Catholic, 2024 Most Rushing Yards: 272, Nick Brossette, University, 2014 Longest Rushing Play: 90; Tony…