Undefeated Dreams: 5 Teams Chase Perfection at the Prep Classic
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor As we head into the 2024 Prep Classic, five Louisiana high school football teams are still perfect, and they’re looking to finish the season just as strong. Alexandria, Dunham, Edna Karr, Haynesville, and Vermilion Catholic have all cruised through their seasons without a loss. CLASS 1A CLASS 2A…
Mutual Respect: D4 Select Matchup Filled with Plenty of Admiration between Vermilion Catholic, OCS
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Thursday, Dec. 12 | 12:00 p.m. | Caesars Superdome | New Orleans, LA Tickets | Watch – NFHS Network ($)| Watch – LHSAA Network TV App (Free) Distance To Caesars Superdome: Ouachita Christian (286.6 miles), Vermilion Catholic (149.6 miles) Two of the state’s top Division IV programs, separated by 200 miles, will…
The Top Prospects to watch in the Louisiana Football State Championships
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor The 2024 Louisiana high school football season wraps up in style this weekend as the state championships take over the Caesars Superdome. Some of the best talent in the state will head south. Power Five recruits, and a few names to keep an eye on for the next…
2024 LHSAA Prep Classic Ticket Information
FOOTBALL PLAYOFF CENTRAL NEW ORLEANS – Tickets for the 2024 LHSAA Football Prep Classic are now available for purchase to the general public. Fans may purchase tickets online through Ticketmaster for $25 per person or $30 per person at the Caesars Superdome ticket office on the day of each game. Each day’s ticket is good for…
Return Trip: No. 1 Dunham Explodes Past Bunkie to make it back to Superdome
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Junior two-way standout Trevor Haman was a starting safety on The Dunham School’s last trip to the Superdome three years ago. The Tigers lost a heartbreaking 32-28 Division III select game against St. Charles Catholic, creating a sense of urgency among those players returning to get back for another opportunity…
Shaw Fends Off Madison Prep Rally to Earn First Title Shot Since 2008
by: Mike Strom // GeauxPreps.com Contributor MARRERO, La. – Shaw quarterback Mason Wilson could not contain his joy. So he gushed. Much like his teammates, his coaches, and a huge throng of Green and White-clad fans on hand, all had witnessed history Friday night as Shaw completed its football revival by downing Madison Prep, 35-28,…
Who’s In? Semifinal Scores Set the Stage for the 2024 Prep Classic
Division I Select #1 Edna Karr defeated #4 Catholic-BR, 21-19 #2 Alexandria defeated #19 John Curtis, 24-13 Division II Select #1 Archbishop Shaw beat #5 Madison Prep, 35-28 #3 E.D. White beat #7 Leesville, 41-13 Division III Select #1 Dunham beat #5 Bunkie, 46-22 #7 Catholic-N.I. beat #3 Calvary, 33-31 Division IV Select #1 Vermilion…
West Monroe and Head Football Coach Kevin Davis Part Ways
by Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor West Monroe High School and Head Coach Kevin Davis have parted ways after two seasons. Davis led the Rebels to a 5-5 record in 2024 and a strong playoff run, advancing to the quarterfinals before falling to Central-BR. Davis went 14-9 with the Rebels after taking over for Todd…
Inspirational Leader: Central’s Manny Williams Returns from Preseason Car Accident to Help Team to Semifinals
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Sixty-five days after his body went through hell as the result of a car accident that resulted in a multi-week stay in the hospital, followed by extensive rehabilitation, senior Manny Williams took his rightful place in Central’s backfield last Friday. The fourth-seeded Wildcats hosted West Monroe in a Division…
Two Titans, One Dream: Catholic High vs. Edna Karr for State Championship Berth
by: Mike Strom // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Explosive. This is how Catholic-Baton Rouge coach Hudson Fuller describes the Karr Cougars, the Division I Select state semifinals opponent for his reigning state champions. “Anytime you’re playing this time of year, you can expect to play against great competition,’’ Fuller, in his second season as the Bears coach,…
‘Coach Hampton’: Oriel Hampton Finds Acceptance, Respect in First Season as Female Football Coach at General Trass
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor General Trass made several attempts to entice Oriel Hampton into becoming its girls’ basketball coach. With each effort, Hampton, a former standout guard at McCall and collegiate player at Grambling State, rebuffed each advance. The game wasn’t the same without her biggest fan – her mother Delores Ann Oney…
Wildcats on the Hunt: St. James and Destrehan Lead River Parishes in Playoff Push
by: Lori Lyons // GeauxPreps.com Contributor As we reach the penultimate week of the 2024 high school football season, it’s all about the Wildcats for the River Parishes. Only two teams from the River Parishes are still playing in this week’s semifinal rounds of the playoffs — St. James and Destrehan, both Wildcats. And both…
No Looking Back: ASH and John Curtis Eye State Championship Dreams
by: Mike Strom // GeauxPreps.com Contributor This is no time for reflection. At least, those are the sentiments of the Alexandria Senior High School and John Curtis Christian football teams as they prepare to meet in the semifinals of the Division I Select playoffs. All eyes are pointed forward and locked on the prize as…
Welcome to the Show: Madison Prep Taking Prolific Offense to D2 Select State Semifinals
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Six months had passed when the signs for an explosive offense showed up on Madison Prep Academy’s practice field this summer. With centerpiece quarterback – three-year starter Tylan Johnson – returning, the Chargers had the key piece in place for the 2024 season. There was also a determination that…
Quarterfinal GeauxPreps Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor Chad Elzy – Ascension Catholic Chad Elzy was on another level in Ascension Catholic’s 40-35 quarterfinal win over Riverside. The star running back ran wild, piling up 357 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. As if that wasn’t enough, he added two catches for 12 yards and…
Road to the Superdome: Semifinal Matchups Set Across Louisiana – See the Schedule
Pairings are listed in bracket order. All games are set for Friday at 7 p.m. kick-off unless noted. Division I (Non-Select) Division II (Non-Select) Division III (Non-Select) Division IV (Non-Select) Division I (Select) Division II (Select) Division III (Select) Division IV (Select) Featured Image Courtesy: Glenn Eymard Photography
Only Seven Remain: Louisiana’s Undefeated Teams March to the Semifinals
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor Only seven Louisiana high school football teams completed the regular season undefeated and are now moving to the semifinals. Below is a look into their quarterfinal-round wins and their upcoming semifinal matchups. #2 Alexandria The #2 Alexandria Trojans continued their unbeaten season with a hard-fought win over #10…
Shaw Soars Late, Holds Off Kennedy in Quarterfinal Battle
by: Mike Strom // GeauxPreps.com Contributor MARRERO, La. — The Shaw Eagles bent, but refused to break. Pressed for 48 full minutes by John F. Kennedy, top-seeded Shaw drove 69 yards for the winning touchdown in the final 3½ minutes and then withstood a furious offensive charge by the No. 8 Cougars in the remaining…
Louisiana High School Football Semifinal Brackets Are Set
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor The stage is set for the Louisiana high school football semifinals. All #1 seeds have punched their tickets, showcasing their dominance throughout the playoffs, but they’ll be joined by an exciting mix of higher-seeded teams that have fought hard to keep their Superdome dreams alive. With powerhouse programs…
GeauxPreps Impact Players From Round 2: Standout Performances Across Louisiana
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor In Round 2 of the Louisiana high school football playoffs, the stakes were higher, and the performances were even more impressive. We had unstoppable running backs, game-changing defensive stars, and of course, quarterbacks who made big plays. Here’s a look at the top impact players from a fantastic…
Trending Upward: Loreauville Overcomes Slow Start to Reach Third Quarterfinal in Six Years
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor A stumble out of the gate to the 2024 season didn’t dictate the path this year’s Loreauville football team would take. Instead, a strong resolve has enabled the Tigers to assemble a much different narrative than the one being written in the first month of the season. Four consecutive…
Familiar Foes: Rummel and Catholic Face Off with Semifinal Spot on the Line
by: Mike Strom // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Recent history might suggest that the Rummel football team may have developed an inferiority complex when it comes to facing Catholic of Baton Rouge in the state playoffs. The Raiders and Bears are scheduled to meet for the seventh time in 10 seasons this Friday with Catholic holding a…
Three Left Standing: River Parishes Eye Championship Glory
by: Lori Lyons // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Then there were three. Two weeks ago, seven River Parish high school football teams started their hopeful trek to the Caesars Superdome and their respective state championship games. Heading into Week 13, only three remain alive in the playoffs – one from each of the three River Parishes –…
Round 2 GeauxPreps Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor Devine Duhon – Jeanerette Jeanerette High running back Devine Duhon delivered a fantastic playoff performance in the regional round against Grand Lake, leading the Tigers to a 46-24 victory. Duhon was unstoppable on the ground, racking up 208 yards and five touchdowns on only 17 carries, averaging 12.2…
Quarterfinal Showdowns: Full Louisiana High School Football Playoff Schedule
The quarterfinal schedule is set for the LHSAA state playoffs. Higher seeds will continue to host each round until we reach the state championships in New Orleans. Keep up on Friday night with live scores on our Prep Football Scoreboard Division I (Non-Select) Division II (Non-Select) Division III (Non-Select) Division IV (Non-Select) Division I (Select)…