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Focus for Catholic High’s Tate McCurry on leading team to another Division I State Title, not college future
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Catholic High’s Tate McCurry was hunched over, grabbing at his shorts in exhaustion from a workout with a personal trainer. It was among the compacted days of work McCurry stacked on top of one another in his pursuit of gaining a foothold on the basketball court. His dream began…
Read MoreThree Louisiana Teams Ranked in Perfect Game’s National Top 50
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor Three Louisiana high school baseball teams have earned spots in Perfect Game’s Top 50 high school teams in the country. #12 Catholic-BR (See full 11-20 here) Leading the charge is Catholic High-Baton Rouge, ranked No. 12 after a dominant 32-2 season, including a 9-0 mark in district play.…
Read MoreHistoric Season: Top-Seeded Denham Springs carries national ranking, undefeated record into Division I soccer playoffs
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Two months into the season, Denham Springs’ soccer team had an epiphany. The Yellow Jackets of first-year coach Sean LeBlanc had completed a stretch of matches with victories over Baton Rouge High, Bossier, Catholic High of Baton Rouge, Mandeville, and St. Paul’s. The team’s record? They were 7-0-1 and…
Read MoreLHSAA Principals Vote: One-Time Transfer Rule Rejected, Litigation Sanctions Approved
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor The 2025 LHSAA Annual Convention was filled with passionate discussion, especially surrounding the much-talked-about one-time transfer rule. If passed, it would have allowed student-athletes to transfer once without losing varsity eligibility. However, despite all the buzz, the proposal was overwhelmingly rejected by LHSAA principals, with a final vote…
Read MoreSix Louisiana Prep Stars Earn 2025 Pro Bowl Honors
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor The 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games will have a strong Louisiana presence, as six former prep standouts from the Bayou State have earned their way onto the NFL’s all-star stage. Highlighted by multiple First-Team All-Pro selections, these Louisiana natives have made their mark on the NFL this season.…
Read MoreLooking for a Repeat: Jesuit built for another long haul in Division I soccer playoffs
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor It was execution at its finest. For Jesuit to end its six-year state championship drought last season the Blue Jays completed a high-level set piece to claim their school’s 13th state crown with a double overtime golden goal against Catholic of Baton Rouge. Bryce Barrere’s majestic 45-yard free kick…
Read MoreElijah Haven, No. 1 QB in Class of 2027, Signs Groundbreaking NIL Deal
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor Elijah Haven, a rising junior quarterback at The Dunham School in Baton Rouge, is making a name for himself both on and off the field. Ranked by On3 as the No. 1 quarterback and No. 10 overall player in the Class of 2027, Haven has secured a groundbreaking…
Read MoreCold and Competitive: Leesville’s Xavier Ford Finds an Unlikely Home at Minnesota
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Louisiana’s Mr. Football, Xavier Ford of Leesville, didn’t get a total grasp on his recruiting process until earlier this month. The 5-foot-9, 210-pounder, who rushed for the fourth-most yards in state history, was able to finally take his official visits which presented him with an array of different options.…
Read MoreLofty Expectations: One of the best seasons in school history has Denham Springs thinking big
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor It was the latest in a series of bonding moments for a Denham Springs basketball team that’s off to a 22-1 start. Once the team returned to its locker room following Monday’s 68-60 at Parkview Baptist, coach Kevin Caballero wrapped up his address to the team, writing the following…
Read MoreReturn to his roots: Dane Charpentier leaves head coaching position at Teurlings to become offensive coordinator at East Ascension
by: William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Dane Charpentier’s not about to make anything bigger about his return to his alma mater, Teurlings Catholic, than what a regular football game deserves. When he steps foot in Rebel Stadium on Oct. 24, the place he called home for the past eight years as head coach, the 40-year-old…
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