Vital Addition: USC commit Javon Vital has blended well with LC College Prep
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Lake Charles College Prep football coach Erick Franklin was accustomed to seeing Javon Vital in the summer. Vital, a three-sport standout and all-state selection in two sports at Hamilton Christian, was always in search of heightened competition to improve his game. That often brought him to LCCP’s campus, where…
Added Boost: Colton Nussmeier transfers to Rummel for final season
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor After a failed bid to regain his eligibility in Texas, senior quarterback Colton Nussmeier will finish his high school career in Louisiana. Nussmeier, a Georgia commitment and younger brother of former LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeir, has transferred to Archbishop Rummel in Metairie, about eight miles from where his father,…
Not to be Denied: Lafayette-based Krewe Rush win U15 national soccer title
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Once striker Hutson Boudreaux found a crease, he sprinted through the box toward the goal and latched onto the end a cross from Andrew Crenshaw, who saved the ball before the end line. Boudreaux headed the ball down into the ground and into the right corner from eight yards…
Built to Compete: Lucy Cramer Carries a Family Legacy Into Her Final Run
by Robin Fambrough // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Words like winner and elite talent are often considered cliché because they’re used too often to describe a high school athlete. Parkview Baptist’s Lucy Cramer is no cookie-cutter stereotype, according to Raphael Nunes. And one practice drill illustrates Nunes’ point. “It looked like Lucy’s team was going to lose,”…
Gentleman and a Scholar: Joel Sinclair returns home to Crowley to reprise past
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor The last time Joel Sinclair left his alma mater after serving as an assistant coach for five years at Crowley High, he sealed his departure with a kiss atop the school’s ‘C’ logo at midcourt in the school’s gymnasium. “I thought I’d never come back to this place again,”…
Best in his Field: Catholic’s Sean Brady selected nation’s top track coach
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Little did Sean Brady realize 36 years ago that his transfer from Northwestern State after an injury-riddled football career would shape his life. Brady, a former pole vaulter at Alexandria Senior High, wanted to rekindle his athletic career and concentrate on pole vaulting at Southeastern Louisiana. “That was it,”…
Humble Nature: Baylor-bound Tyrone Jamison of Calvary hands out praise
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Before announcing his decision where he was going to attend school to a nationwide CBS Sports College Basketball audience, Calvary Baptist’s four-star point guard Tyrone Jamison Jr. shared part of his journey that brought him to July 25th’s big moment. Jamison recalled running through his grandmother’s home, honing his…
On the Move: LCA’s Caiden Bellard expected to transfer to U-High
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor University High, which had already gained a pair of skill players over the offseason, is reportedly the destination for one of the state’s top players in the Class of 2028. The Cubs picked up quarterback Knox Kiffin and wide receiver Kevin Smith Jr. when their fathers – Lane Kiffin…
In Good Hands: Alex Fontenot is Alexandria’s WR1
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Alexandria Senior High football coach Thomas Bachman is a former standout wide receiver at Evangel Christian Academy who went on to play at Texas Tech and Louisiana College. He was part of three state championships for the Eagles of Shreveport, finishing with 221 career receptions for 3,489 yards and…
Closing with a bang: 7-on-7 title helps Marksville add momentum for start of camp
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor The intention for Marksville football coach Josh Harper was to continue building for the regular season that was still two months away. His Tigers competed regularly through June in a local 7-on-7 passing league to further sharpen the skills of such talented players as quarterback Devin ‘Bam’ Lavalais and…
Hall of Fame Career: Country Day volleyball coach Julie Ibieta receives national honor
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Julie Ibieta had her foot firmly in the collegiate coaching door, having coached as an assistant at both LSU and Kentucky, before taking over as head coach for two years at North Carolina-Charlotte. The University of New Orleans was able to lure her back home, where Ibieta led the…
Eight-time state champion Carlos Sample returns to coaching
by Robin Fambrough // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Carlos Sample is back in the game and taking his talents to another level. Sample, who led Scotlandville High to 14 straight title-game appearances in boys basketball, is the new men’s basketball coach at Baton Rouge Community College. The school announced hiring the 58-year-old Sample on Monday on social…
Accustomed to the Grind: Frank Daggs brings plan to restore West Jefferson
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Three months after parting ways with McDonogh #35, a school he spent six of his 23 years as head coach, Frank Daggs was adamant about continuing his coaching career and impacting the lives of young people. Daggs left to become defensive coordinator for head coach Brandon Brown at East…
All Grown Up: Former hockey player, Brady Cribby gives Hayes Academy big-play threat
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Brady Cribby was a sophomore fulfilling a secondary role outside of the spotlight of the team’s top player – running back Lochlen Claverie – during Haynes Academy’s magical 2024 season. With the Yellow Jackets going 9-0 in the regular season, Claverie was setting the standard for future running backs…
Allure of Home: Joshua Gast returns to St. Paul’s where he played, coached
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Joshua Gast saw a text message from a familiar number that came across his cell phone four months ago. St. Paul’s had made it official that Gast would return to his alma mater as head coach after a total of four formative seasons at North Iberville High School. Gast,…
10 rings, 5 Halls of Fame: Peabody’s Charles Smith further adds to legacy
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor It’s kind of hard to overshadow a coach with 1,286 wins, 10 state championships, and who was recently inducted into his fifth hall of fame. During Tuesday’s induction ceremony of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association, legendary boys basketball coach Charles Smith of Peabody Magnet in Alexandria sat…
America’s Best: MaxPreps selects Calvary’s Kynzee Anderson Nation’s Top Player
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Learning how to impact Calvary Baptist Academy’s softball program was something Kynzee Anderson began witnessing at the tender age of 12. She was a seventh grader pitching outside of the spotlight that senior Riley Walker carried for the Lady Cavaliers. Anderson was able to help Walker, getting a taste…
Piece of History: Mickey McCarty’s name added to Neville High field
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Neville High had gone through two coaches in two years when the Tigers were headed to Springhill for their spring football game. Before boarding the bus, head coach Billy Dawson asked offensive coordinator Mickey McCarty to step outside of the team’s locker room to share some news. Dawson was…
GeauxPreps.com Hiring Fall Coverage Coordinator
GeauxPreps.com is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual to serve as our 2026 Fall Coverage Coordinator. This role is responsible for helping oversee Friday night football coverage and supporting coverage of other fall sports throughout the season. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates effectively under deadline, and has a passion for Louisiana…
Gold Standard: Oak Grove’s Caroline Bradley back on big stage with U.S. national team
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor BATON ROUGE – Amongst a vast collection of trophies and awards that sit in her bedroom, Caroline Bradley has a true conversation piece hanging in one corner. The shiny gold medal is quite an ice breaker for those visiting Bradley, the result of representing the United States in her…
GeauxPreps.com Writers Earn LSWA Honors
GeauxPreps.com is proud to recognize William Weathers and Robin Fambrough for earning honors in the 2025 Louisiana Sports Writers Association Annual Contest, presented on June 28th in Natchitoches. Weathers earned first place in Prep Event – Class II for his story on the Central basketball team hosting a touring team from Australia. LSWA Judges praised the story…
Change of Heart: Parkway’s Gary Burney chooses LSU
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Parkway High football coach Coy Brotherton commended the coaching staff at the University of Houston for their recruitment of his standout wide receiver, Gary Burney, Jr. Burney felt so good about his future with the Cougars that he committed there on March 30. “Those guys did a great job,”…
‘It’s pretty unbelievable’: Latest feat for Calvary Baptist softball – a national championship
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor The annual week-long trip for Calvary Baptist’s softball coach, Tiffany Frazier Wood, and her family has represented the start of summer since she was a toddler. She was introduced to this laid-back way of living by her father and uncle, who made the same pilgrimage with their father to…
Taking Center Stage: Central’s Max Gassiott starts first season as QB1
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Twenty-four career games and two playoff appearances with two different schools provided quarterback Max Gassiott with plenty of memories and flashes of brilliance. Gassiott was part of Alexandria Senior High’s first undefeated District 2-5A championship and first trip to the Superdome, meeting state power Karr in the Division I…
Purple Reign: New faces want to keep Karr going places
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor BATON ROUGE – Karr senior linebacker Ian Gray realizes he was part of something so special in 2025 that every team thereafter will be seen in a different light. He realizes, though, that this year’s team, which faces the challenge of maintaining the program’s back-to-back Division I select state…
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