Posts Tagged ‘Football’

by Robin Fambrough // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Previously, Chad Mahaffey’s biggest connection to New Orleans-based De La Salle was almost nine years ago when he coached at University High. That changed Monday when Mahaffey resigned as head football coach at Class 5A Walker in order to accept the head coaching job at 4A De La Salle. …

by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Dunham football coach Neil Weiner was walking through LSU’s campus five years ago, wearing a Dunham sweatshirt, when he was stopped by an unfamiliar man. Weiner recalled the brief interaction, the man having a son who had played against Dunham and came away thoroughly impressed with the Tigers’ quarterback,…

by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor The first thought was one of gratitude. For Ken Sears to have spent a total of 36 years at St. Paul’s –  the last 27 as head coach – was enough to consider the good fortune he enjoyed at the Covington parochial school. But the further he stepped away…

by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor An exciting day in the life of Zachary High football coach David Brewerton ended with a revelation. Before his head hit the pillow after a day that included him becoming the school’s football coach, Brewerton visualized taking the Broncos to the Louisiana Superdome, where they would oppose West Monroe…

by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor During a recent recruiting trip to Westgate High School in New Iberia, LSU football coach Lane Kiffin couldn’t stop talking about it. Six years ago, in a driving rainstorm, Kiffin took his Ole Miss team to a less than raucous LSU’s Tiger Stadium that was reduced to a crowd…

by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor Will Campbell | LT | New England Patriots Campbell arrived in New England as one of the most decorated prospects in Louisiana high school football history. A cornerstone for Neville, he was a rare four-year starter on the offensive line. After being forced into the lineup as a freshman due to…

by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor It wasn’t until 1993 that Rusty Phelps migrated south.  A native of Winnfield and graduate of Northwestern State, Phelps spent the first eight years of coaching career in Mississippi and North Louisiana before joining head coach Bobby Keasler’s coaching staff at McNeese State. He served as a graduate assistant,…

by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor Class 5A — Brice Brown, Edna Karr Karr’s Brice Brown continues to set the standard in Louisiana high school football. The Edna Karr head coach guided the Cougars to their second consecutive undefeated season, capping off a 14-0 campaign with a 49–14 victory over rival St. Aug in the state title game.…

by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor The man overseeing the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s football officiating realizes that Keith Junot conquered. With 35 years of officiating in the Acadiana area, Junot, who retired early in the 2025 season, represents a small number of officials who have been able to perform at such a high…

by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor The 2025 All-GeauxPreps Small School Team shines a spotlight on the standout performers from Louisiana’s Class 1A and Class 2A football programs across both Select and Non-Select divisions. Ascension Catholic’s Trevin Simon was named the 2025 GeauxPreps.com Outstanding Offensive Player after a record-breaking season that carried the Bulldogs to the Division IV Select…