GeauxPreps Impact Players from Week 2: Standout Performances Across Louisiana
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor In Week 2, standout players across Louisiana high school football continued to make their mark with impressive performances. From record-breaking wide-receivers to defensive playmakers, these student-athletes kept shining under the Friday Night Lights. Here’s a look at our top impact players from Week 2. Javon Vital – Hamilton…
Dunn Deal: Istrouma’s Versatile Standout Kyree Paul Gives Coach Visions of Former Florida State, NFL Running Back
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor With his team trailing by three touchdowns and playing without its injured starting quarterback for part of the second half, Istrouma head coach Sid Edwards opted for a change of pace option on offense. Enter junior Kyree Paul, who in his first season of high school football, had helped…
2025 Induction Class: Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
CONTACT – Doug Ireland, DougIreland@LaSportsHall.com NATCHITOCHES – A champion at every level, West Monroe, LSU and NFL standout Andrew Whitworth, is joined by pro basketball All-Stars Danny Granger and Vickie Johnson, the state’s winningest all-time college baseball coach Joe Scheuermann and Danny Broussard, one of the nation’s most successful high school basketball coaches, among a…
Week 2: GeauxPreps Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week
by Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor Offensive Player of the Week Hamilton Christian’s Javon Vital has been named the GeauxPreps Offensive Player of the Week after a standout performance, racking up 375 total yards and six touchdowns—all in just one half! Vital showcased his versatility with 115 yards and two touchdowns on five carries, 155…
From Practice to Perfection: Hannan Hawks Chase Another State Title
by: Mike Strom // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Winning a state championship in volleyball requires preparing for the moment. Preparing for the moment when destiny shines down, a team must decide if it’s ready to grasp immortality. Such is the approach of Hannan coach Rebekka Bonnaffee, who must know a thing or two about the topic given…
Neville Named GeauxPreps Football Team of the Week
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor Neville has been named the GeauxPreps Team of the Week after a shootout victory over Calvary Baptist, snapping the Cavaliers’ 15-game win streak. This marks the second consecutive weekend the Tigers have traveled to Shreveport to face elite competition, and for the second straight week, they’ve returned to…
The Extra Point: Football Tidbits and More from Week 2
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor Running Backs Rule the Weekend Leesville’s Xavier Ford was one of our Most Outstanding Players on offense last week. He might just win it again. Mandeville’s Nate Sheppard had 6, yes, 6 touchdowns in their win over Madison Prep, 52-43. Doug Viltz of Teurlings Catholic with 248 yards…
Room to Grow: Central Improves to 2-0 with 31-6 Victory Over Arch-Rival Denham Springs
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Central head football coach David Simoneaux Jr. had just watched his team defeat its biggest rivals to remain undefeated this season. But Simoneaux’s big-picture approach, though, told you that his Wildcats are not a polished product. Central built a comfortable three-score lead at halftime and picked up a late…
FROM THE GROUND UP: HUNTER LANDRY BUILDS LAFAYETTE RENAISSANCE CHARTER IN FIRST VARSITY SEASON
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor The phone calls congratulating Hunter Landry on becoming the head football coach at Lafayette Renaissance Charter eventually became quizzical. Just why would Landry decide to leave an established state power such as Lafayette Christian Academy, one that he just guided to a Division II state runner-up finish, for the…
City Rivalry Renewed: Kennedy Claims Victory Over Warren Easton in Hard-Fought Battle
by: Mike Strom // GeauxPreps.com Contributor John F. Kennedy may have had a score to settle against Warren Easton given that the Cougars had lost five straight meetings against their cross-town rivals dating to 2015. Cougars coach Lynarise Elpheage disagreed, emphasizing that the state’s No. 5 ranked team in Class 3A entered New Orleans’ City…
Standard of Excellence: Claney Duplechin Begins 40th Cross-Country Season with Episcopal Taking Aim at State Titles
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor The 40th season of coaching cross country for Claney Duplechin really won’t deviate from the expectation he’s created at Baton Rouge’s Episcopal High School. The Lady Knights are looking to extend their winning streak of five consecutive state championships in Division III, while the boys have been third the…
Newman’s Relentless Pursuit of Greatness: A Program Built on Taking Challenges Head-On
by: Mike Strom // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Give credit to the Newman Greenies for being a football program that refuses to back down. A Division III state semifinalist in five of the previous seven seasons, Newman continues to seek its first state championship in football and schedules accordingly. In that vein, the Greenies opted to tackle…
The Energy Bus: Jodee Pulizzano Drives Chapelle Volleyball to New Heights
by: Mike Strom // GeauxPreps.com Contributor “The Energy Bus’’ has arrived in Metairie and Chapelle volleyball may never be the same again. Driving the bus is Chapelle’s new coach, veteran Jodee Pulizzano, a 55-year-old ball of fire and Louisiana Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame member, who earned her spurs while building Ben Franklin into…
List of Rescheduled and Canceled Games Across Louisiana Due to Hurricane Francine
Rescheduled: Canceled: This is an ongoing list. If there are updates, let us know in the comments!
GeauxPreps Impact Players from Week 1: Standout Performances Across Louisiana
by Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor In Week 1, standout players across Louisiana high school football left their mark with remarkable performances. From record-breaking quarterbacks to defensive stalwarts, these student-athletes continue to impress under the Friday (sometimes Thursday) Night Lights. Here’s a look at our top impact players from week one. Abram Wardell – Calvary…
‘Long overdue’: Eunice High Paying Homage to Coach Paul Trosclair with Renaming its Football Stadium
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Four years have passed since Paul Trosclair’s resignation as head football coach at Eunice High School, begrudgingly stepping away from a game he’s felt so passionate about. Four decades of coaching and relationship building had given way to a diagnosis of myeloma which required chemotherapy treatments, and eventual concerns…
Week 1: GeauxPreps Offensive Players of the Week
by Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor In a high-octane showdown between Leesville and Sam Houston, offensive fireworks lit up the field as two standout student-athletes delivered jaw-dropping performances. Sam Houston emerged victorious, winning 56-41, but both teams’ rushing attacks were led by unstoppable forces. Leesville’s Xavier Ford was a force to be reckoned with, rushing…
Top-Ranked Jahkeem Stewart Transfers to Edna Karr but will miss 2024 Season
by Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor In a move that will send ripples through the Catholic League, Jahkeem Stewart, the top-ranked 2026 prep prospect in the nation, has unenrolled from St. Augustine and is now set to join Edna Karr. Known as “Thanos” for his dominant presence on the field, Stewart is ranked by On3,…
STM’s Brian Broussard Unsatisfied After Four-Interception Performance in Season-Opening Win
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor The euphoria didn’t rise to the level of winning back-to-back state championships, but St. Thomas More senior cornerback Brian Broussard Jr. believed his team’s 21-20 victory over Carencro proved a point. Not even Broussard’s career-best four-interception effort, including a successful defense on a potential game-winning, two-point conversion, wasn’t enough…
Pickering Named GeauxPreps Football Team of the Week
by Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor The Pickering Red Devils snapped a three-season losing streak in dramatic fashion on Friday, with a hard-fought 13-12 victory over Gueydan. Head Coach John Daughtry led the team to its first win since 2021, a momentous achievement for a program that has faced significant challenges. The Red Devils are…
REVEALED: GeauxPreps.com Week 2 Top 10 Teams by Class
As the 2024 high school football season heats up, GeauxPreps.com is excited to release the Week 2 Top 10 teams across Classes 1A-5A. After an action-packed opening week, these rankings reflect early standout performances, resilience, and dominance on the field. From defending champions to rising contenders, these teams are proving why they belong at the…
Finding a Way: No. 1 U-High Digs Deep For 3-0 Win Over Woodlawn in Season Opener
Finding a Way: No. 1 U-High Digs Deep For 3-0 Win Over Woodlawn in Season Opener
The Extra Point: Football Tidbits & More From Week 1
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor Superdome in September Due to inclement weather and sloppy field conditions, the Shrine on Airline Double Header was moved to the Caesars Superdome. John Curtis took on Rabun Gap out of Georgia in the first game of the doubleheader, falling 27-12, as turnovers proved costly for the Patriots.…
McDonogh 35’s 2024 Season: Aiming for the Superdome with ‘Ten-and-0’
by: Mike Strom // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Leave it to stellar wide receiver Jakai Anderson of McDonogh 35 to explain what the Roneagles are all about this season. A blue-chip commitment to LSU for 2026, Anderson points to the 2024 team’s motto for clarity, a theme adopted following last season’s run to a District 10-4A championship…
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