Next Phase: With Two State Titles and a School Record, Parkview Baptist’s Faith Johnston ready to tackle Kansas Career
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Faith Johnston’s seemingly been on an accelerated path her entire athletic life. Whether she played up several age groups in youth or club soccer or relished a two-year stay at the prestigious IMG Academy, Johnston tried to remain a step ahead of the competition. Johnston, an all-state selection and…
Rising Above the Rest: STM’s Rhyan Miciotto named Louisiana’s Gatorade Player of the Year
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Weeks after St. Thomas More’s volleyball captured its fourth straight Division II state championship the finality hit Rhyan Miciotto. Miciotto, one of the team’s driving forces, eventually came to grips with the fact that she would no longer be coached by Jessica Burke and play with five other pivotal…
Thibodaux Names Lowell Narcisse as New Head Football Coach
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor Thibodaux High School has announced Lowell Narcisse as its new head football coach, bringing fresh leadership to a program aiming for a turnaround. Narcisse joins Thibodaux after a successful stint at Ascension Catholic, where he guided the Bulldogs to an 11-2 overall record, a perfect 5-0 district mark,…
LHSAA Unveils Winter Sports All-Academic Composite Teams
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor The LHSAA has announced the release of the Winter Sports All-Academic Composite Teams, recognizing student-athletes who excel both in the classroom and in their respective sports. These teams are composed of senior student-athletes who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 or higher throughout their high…
44 Years, One Alma Mater: Kim Guidry’s Unmatched Basketball Legacy
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Vermilion Catholic’s Kim Guidry – affectionately known as “Gidge” – had considered such a move for the last several years. After 39 seasons on the bench, guiding the Lady Eagles basketball program, the 65-year-old Guidry had already taken the necessary steps in determining that her 40th season of coaching…
West Monroe Names DeMichael Dizer as New Head Football Coach
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor West Monroe is set to elevate DeMichael Dizer to the role of head football coach. Currently serving as the Rebels’ head strength and conditioning coach, Dizer’s promotion reflects his dedication and impact within the program since joining the staff in 2017. Dizer’s football journey began at Sterlington High…
New Era Begins at Huntington as John Simon Takes the Helm
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor Huntington High School has ushered in a new era for its football program by naming John Simon as the Raiders’ new head coach. With a distinguished career that includes playing in the NFL and coaching at the collegiate level, Simon brings unparalleled experience to the Raiders. Simon, most…
Key Decisions Ahead: 2025 LHSAA Annual Convention Set for January 30th
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor The 2025 LHSAA Annual Convention is set to take place on January 30th, bringing together principals from across the state to vote on a range of proposals submitted by the LHSAA Executive Committee, principals, and athletic directors. These proposals have the potential to shape the future of high…
Non-district Barometer: Liberty survives spell without top scorer for win over Peabody in matchup of defending state champions
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor It had the earmarks of potential trouble for Liberty Magnet which held an 11-point lead over Peabody. The Patriots were trying to create additional distance when they lost the services of senior guard Malek Robinson with four fouls for the remaining two minutes of the third quarter. Instead, Liberty…
College Football’s Final Four Features Louisiana Prep Alumni
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor Jaiden Ausberry – University Lab – Notre Dame A consensus four-star recruit, this standout linebacker was highly rated by major recruiting services, including ESPN (58th overall, 4th linebacker, 5th in-state), On3 (193rd overall, 17th linebacker, 7th in-state), Rivals (205th overall, 14th linebacker, 15th in-state), and 247Sports (243rd overall,…
Off The Mat: Stinging Season-Ending loss hasn’t deterred No. 1 Walker Girls from staying unbeaten after test from Huntington
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Walker basketball coach Korey Arnold gave himself and returning members of his basketball team additional time off before the resumption of offseason workouts. The top-seeded and unbeaten Lady Cats had been dealt a cruel blow in a 64-63 overtime loss to eventual Class 5A state champion Parkway in the…
Memorial Service set tonight for Calvary Baptist’s Elana Franks
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor Calvary Baptist senior and softball standout Elana Franks, 17, sustained life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Fern Avenue in Shreveport late Tuesday morning. Despite multiple surgeries to address internal bleeding and a severe brain injury, her family has announced that she will not survive. Franks, an organ…
Keeping it in perspective: Undefeated, No. 1 Teurlings boys soccer team tries to focus on one message with start of district
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor When national pundits annually raved about Alabama’s football program, threatening to take away from the team’s focus, former iconic football coach Nick Saban famously shot back with the phrase: rat poison. Saban wanted to remain the one voice his players heard above all of the outside clutter about how…
Homegrown Talent: Four Louisiana High School Alums Among NFL’s Top Receivers
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor Louisiana’s reputation as a football powerhouse is on full display in the NFL, where four of the league’s top statistical receiving leaders for the 2024 regular season are products of Louisiana high schools. Ja’Marr Chase (Archbishop Rummel) claimed the top spot as the NFL’s leading receiver. Right behind…
Cultural Experience: Central entertains team from Sydney, Australia before delivering decisive victory, 60-49
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Newington College basketball coach Rex Nottage brought his team from Sydney, Australia for such moments. Newington is an all-boys school of 1,400 students that is regarded among its region’s top programs. The Wyverns annually take a trip every two years to the United States that’s equal parts basketball and…
Family Matters: Stephen Dennis switches head coaching jobs to Benton where his own family played a significant role
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Stephen Dennis took a long look at the wall of his Huntington High football office and wondered where the time went. It was a drawing produced by his then 4-year-old son. That was eight years ago, and that same son is now 12 and headed for the seventh grade,…
‘Nothing can prepare you for this’: Episcopal Coach Travis Bourgeois dealing with horrific events that resulted in death of a player, hospitalization of another
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor One of the more indelible images Episcopal football coach Travis Bourgeois will have of Kareem Badawi will be that of his freshman season. Badawi had a gangly frame, standing 6-foot-4 with plenty of room to grow. The only thing that outshone his potential was an ear-to-ear smile and infectious…
2024 All-GeauxPreps Small School Football Team Announced
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor The 2024 All-GeauxPreps Small School Team celebrates the elite talent from Louisiana’s high school football 1A and 2A classifications across both Select and Non-Select divisions. These outstanding student-athletes were chosen for their remarkable performances and significant contributions to their teams’ success during the 2024 season. Calvary led all…
Showcasing Excellence: The 2024 All-GeauxPreps Large School Football Team
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor The 2024 All-GeauxPreps Large School Team celebrates the elite talent from Louisiana’s top high school football classifications, covering Classes 3A through 5A across both Select and Non-Select divisions. These standout student-athletes were selected for their exceptional performances and contributions to their teams’ success throughout the 2024 season. Alexandria’s…
Heart of a Champion: Liberty forced to dig deep against McKinley to defend East Baton Rouge Parish Title
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Liberty Magnet guard Malek Robinson said the team’s resolve is developed in the offseason during summer conditioning drills on the Mississippi River levee. It’s given head coach Brandon White a clear indication of the type of player capable of playing for the reigning Division I select state champions. “Coach…
Former Broadmoor Football Coach Rusty Price Passes Away at Age 77
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor One of the Baton Rouge area’s most fierce football coaches died early Monday morning. The 77-year-old Rusty Price, who earned two Purple Hearts with the Marines in Vietnam, suffered a reported heart attack while bike riding Sunday, the Baton Rouge Advocate reported. WBRZ-TV in Baton Rouge also reported the…
Leesville’s Xavier Ford Crowned LSWA Mr. Football After Record-Breaking Year
BY LAMAR GAFFORD – WRITTEN FOR THE LSWA Leesville has had its share of amazing running backs throughout a storied football history. However, none of them had a season like the one Xavier Ford had this fall. The senior, who broke the NFHS national single season record for rushing yard, is now the recipient of…
‘Nothing else I could do’: Fairview’s Kyle Jinks finds path to coaching that’s resulted in over 1000 wins, 13 state titles
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Kyle Jinks’ mother said he had to find a job when his initial foray into being a college student didn’t quite unfold as hoped. In fact, it was a disaster. “I failed racquetball, basketball, all the classes you’re supposed to pass because I just didn’t go,” Jinks said. “I…
LSWA Reveals 2024 Class 5A All-State Team Selections
By Christopher Dabe – For the LSWA The top offensive and defensive players from Class 5A high schools faced each other in a state championship game, with Edna Karr defensive lineman Corey Adams celebrating with teammates after defeating an Alexandria Senior High team led by running back J.T. Lindsey in the LHSAA’s Division I select…
LSWA Names 2024 Class 4A All-State Team
By Jerit Roser – Written for the LSWA Class 4A teams and players toppled decades-long title droughts and major state records alike during a historic 2024 football season. The 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association Class 4A All-State Team, selected by a panel of sports writers across the state, reflects the achievements of a momentous fall.…
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