Posts Tagged ‘Football’
Comets Strike Twice: Unrelenting belief fuels St. Charles’ state title runs
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor St. Charles Catholic returned to the football practice field this week, days after the baseball team’s Division II select state championship. The Comets, who expect to conduct six days of practice in all, are trying to get a look at the 2026 team, which will be in pursuit of…
Read MoreStarting Anew: U-High’s Knox Kiffin accustomed to change
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor BATON ROUGE – Less than 24 hours had passed since Knox Kiffin’s season ended at Oxford High in a 21-20 loss to Tupelo in the Class 7A state semifinals. In his first season with the school, Kiffin, who transferred from Palos Verdes High (Calif.) last summer, passed for 1,236…
Read More‘He’s just one of a kind’: George Veazey remembered for impact in hometown of Abbeville
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor George Clyde Veazey was a behind-the-scenes type of guy. He didn’t seek praise or the spotlight. In fact, he did his best to deflect both. He had a larger-than-life persona who could deliver one-line barbs that would send a room into hysterics, yet was more comfortable outside of public…
Read More‘Best option’: Dunham’s Elijah Haven at home at Alabama
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor BATON ROUGE – During unofficial visits last fall to the University of Alabama, Dunham quarterback Elijah Haven usually had his entire family in tow. When prospects worked their way to the recruiting room at Bryant-Denny Stadium, members of the coaching staff were there to greet each of them. That…
Read MoreHome Cookin’: Cecilia’s Braylon Calais brings massive talent to LSU
by William Weathers // GeauxPreps.com Contributor Three years ago, when Braylon Calais first stepped foot onto campus at Cecilia High School, football coach Cody Champagne had an inkling that extraordinary things were in store. The Bulldogs won the Division II non-select state championship in Calais’ sophomore season in 2024 and advanced to the state quarterfinals…
Read MoreDe La Salle Hires Veteran Head Coach Chad Mahaffey
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. …
Read MoreNearing the Finish Line: Dunham’s Elijah Haven closes in on college decision
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,…
Read MoreChoosing Another Path: Ken Sears thankful for time at St. Paul’s
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…
Read MoreMaster of Defense: Jerry Arledge remembered for impact on West Monroe’s program
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…
Read MoreLouisiana Seasoning: Will Campbell, Kayshon Boutte aboard Patriots’ Super Bowl train
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…
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