St. Mary's Tigers

District 3-1A · Natchitoches, LA

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Players To Watch

NamePositionHeightWeight40-YdClass
Mixon BankstonFS5-10170Jr
Ben BienvenuLB/TE6-32154.8Jr
Ethan BusbyWR/DB5-101754.7Jr
Drake GriffinDL/RB6-02054.9Jr
Kolton NorsworthyOL/DL6-02154.9Sr
Adam ParkerQB5-101854.9Sr
Payne WilliamsK/DB5-10160Jr

Last 5 Seasons

YearClassWinsLossesPlayoff Finish
20211A83Regional
20201A63Regional
20191A46
20181A38Regional
20171A103Semifinals

About the Team

Head Coach: Aaron York, 5th season (21-20 at St. Mary's)

Returning Lettermen: 7

Returning Offensive Starters: 7

Returning Defensive Starters: 7

Lettermen Lost: 4

State Champions: 1977

State Runner-Up: 1980, 2015

Playoff Appearances: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021

2022 Preview

St. Mary's is one of the traditional private school powers in Class 1A and throughout north Louisiana with no sign of slowing down.

Head coach Aaron York returns 14 total starters from last year's eight-win campaign that resulted in a playoff appearance. The Tigers hope to carry that momentum in this season and if the team can remain healthy, they should have a chance at a deep playoff run.

Offensively, Adam Parker returns to command the offensive unit while Drake Griffin brings back the ground game and Ethan Busby comes back as one of Parker's top targets. With seven offensive starters returning, St. Mary's hopes to have its fiery offense clicking early.

On defense, the Tigers have Griffin returning to lead the unit as well as linebacker Ben Bienvenu and senior Logan Watson.

Team Stories

Choosing Another Path: Ken Sears thankful for time at St. Paul’s

March 2, 2026

Master of Defense: Jerry Arledge remembered for impact on West Monroe’s program

February 16, 2026

Louisiana Seasoning: Will Campbell, Kayshon Boutte aboard Patriots’ Super Bowl train

February 5, 2026

Three Louisiana High School Alumni Headed to Super Bowl LX

January 26, 2026

‘One of the good guys’: Death of former Jennings High coach Rusty Phelps far reaching

January 25, 2026

GeauxPreps Names 2025 Football Coaches of the Year

January 12, 2026

Time to Celebrate: Football referee Keith Junot overcomes odds for 35 year career

January 7, 2026

2025 All-GeauxPreps Small School Football Squad Announced

January 6, 2026

2025 All-GeauxPreps Football Large School Selections Announced

January 5, 2026

Dunham’s Elijah Haven Claims 2025 Mr. Football Honors from LSWA

January 3, 2026