Louisiana Football Magazine 2026 Class 5A Football Preview (Written by Lee Brecheen)
District 1
Airline Vikings
Head Coach:Justin Scogin(5th year)
2025 Record:7-4
2025 Playoffs:1st Round lost to Westgate HS.
2026 Non District Games:Wossman(Home),Byrd (Away),Paluski Academy Arkansas(Away), and Franklin Parish(Home)
Team Outlook: “We return a lot of players in 2026 and will look for that one go to guy as a playmaker week in and week out we can depend on after graduating one of the best Wide Receivers our school has ever produced in WR Kenny Darby ,who caught close to 200 passes in 2024/ 2025 seasons combined and signed with Kentucky in the SEC said coach Scogin.”
The Offense returns starting QB from the 2025 season Chase Don Williams, 5'10", 175 pounds, with a cannon arm, can make all the throws, and coach loves his leadership for the team. Williams, in 2025, threw for 2,680 yards with 20 touchdowns, completed 68% of his passes, and only 9 interceptions.
The Offense will not lack skill talent with players like TE/HB Justin Woodfork, 6'1", 200 pounds, playmaker; Terrance Hays, 5'11", 180 pounds; WR Preston Hughes, 6'1", 180 pounds, most improved player on team; WR Drew Warren, 5'10", 160 pounds, rotating in; RB Chris Hart, 5'8", 160 pounds; and a few others competing for playing time, which will be decided over the Summer/Fall practices.
The Offensive Line will be lead by OG Joseph Thrash, 5'10", 245 pounds, leader; OT/OG Daylen Carmouche, 6'3", 255 pounds; OL Carl Hernandez, 5'10", 230 pounds; and DeRobian Bolden, 6'3", 270 pounds.
The Defense also returns a few experienced players in star CB Zesus Arthur, 5'10", 175 pounds, 4.45 speed, will also play some RB on Offense; Safety Matthew Moore, 5'8", 175 pounds; Safety Pierre Watson, 5'9", 170 pounds; Safety Desmian Curry, 5'10", 170 pounds; LB/DE Josh Papion, 5'11", 220 pounds, leader; CB Cayden Reed, 6'1", 170 pounds; LB and leader Abram Coats, 5'10", 195 pounds; DT Maxwell Moore, 6'3", 270 pounds; DT leader Ja’Miran Davis, 5'10", 230 pounds; LB Abreion Cooper, 5'10", 185 pounds; DT Ethan Gay, 6'3", 310 pounds; new starter at DE Caleb Beaver, 6'3", 210 pounds, has tons of ability; SS Herlandez Roberson, 5'10", 150 pounds; CB T.J. Hurd, 5'10", 165 pounds; and rotating in Jacoby Smith, 5'8", 160 pounds, Safety.
Special Teams will be in great hands with the talented Dylan Johnson, 6'0", 175 pounds, returning to handle both Punter & Kicker for the team.
Benton Tigers
| Steve Dennis
| Photo by Lee Brecheen (Louisiana Football Magazine)
| Photo by Lee Brecheen (Louisiana Football Magazine)
| Photo by Lee Brecheen (Louisiana Football Magazine)
Head Coach:Steve Dennis(2nd year)
2025 Record:2-8
Signees Colleges:LB Beckett Moore(Hendrix College),WR Case Austin(Harding U),RB Maurice Goins(Centenary),and Kicker Will Petro(Hendrix College)
Team Outlook: “ Young defense in 2025 said coach Dennis.” “ We had 1 player last year going into the season with experience on Defense.” “ The future is great with a lot of experience back excited about the future of our program.”
The Tigers are a fast growing school with big numbers of players for football, and like coach said, the future is bright. The Tigers will return one of the best Quarterbacks in North Louisiana, Malachi Zeigler, 6'4", 215 pounds, got a lot of experience in 2025 (Passed for 1,672 yards with 15 Touchdowns, completed 101/170 passes, and ran for 236 yards with 4 Touchdowns), and in 2026 I think will be his best year yet as a passer and runner. Zeigler has a lot of talent, and if he has a great year this team could go deep in the playoffs and surprise some people in the end.
More skill talent to watch on Offense will be WR Hunter Crosby, 5'9", 165 pounds, legit 4.6 speed in the forty, playmaker; RB Drake Perkins, 5'10", 200 pounds, new starter (Squats over 400 pounds); RB Reese Rocyat, 5'10", 210 pounds, brings power; and WR Nicholas Gray, 6'1", 180 pounds, will be a new starter that got a ton of experience in 2025 with 4.6 speed in the forty. There will be a few new players rotating in at WR like Hayden Millen or starting, and RB depth will be new players too.
The Offensive Line will be a strong point with some experience back, lead by Center/OG All District Kyler Reynolds, 5'11", 250 pounds; OG Maddox Tullos, 5'11", 230 pounds (Benches 385); Center Brady Bennett, 5'11", 245 pounds, 2nd year starter; OT Garrett Pope, 6'2", 255 pounds, new starter; and converted Defensive Tackle, now Offensive Lineman, Robert Small, 6'1", 255 pounds. Here are some players to watch that will rotate in: OL Jace Nugent, 6'2", 260 pounds; OL Colt Franks, 5'10", 215 pounds; and OL Mason Kleinertz. The Tight End position will be strong, good blockers and Athletic players Madden Raymond, 6'1", 210 pounds; and TE/FB Micaiah Estepa, 6'1", 210 pounds, a converted Offensive Lineman.
The Defense will return leadership and experience, lead by DE Xavier Villarnor, 6'3", 215 pounds (2025 5 Sacks and 12 tackles for losses); DT J.T. Young, 5'11", 250 pounds (Squats over 500 Pounds); DE Carson Stubbs, 5'11", 215 pounds; OLB Cason Jones, 6'3", 185 pounds; DT Jett Finney, 6'2", 250 pounds; LB Caleb Reynolds, 6'1", 180 pounds; LB Keaton Ash, 6'3", 205 pounds; DE/DT Landon Blankenship, 6'2", 230 pounds (2025 3 Sacks); DB Jarin Johnson, 6'0", 165 pounds; CB Josiah McBride, 5'10", 170 pounds, 4.5 speed in the forty, lock down player; Safety Grayson Martin, 5'10", 170 pounds; and CB Wesley Hollowell, 5'9", 165 pounds. Rotating in also will be DT Landon Hydro, 6'1", 230 pounds; and DE Tanner Malone, 6'2", 225 pounds.
Special Teams new starter at Kicker will be Jake Wroten, 5'11", 160 pounds, has a really good leg. Wroten will also handle the Punting duties.
Captain Shreve Gators
| Malachi Frost
| Photo by: Ashton Hilton
| Dylan Jones
| Photo by: flicks.by.ash
| Jeremy Wilburn
| Photo by Lee Brecheen (Louisiana Football Magazine)
Head Coach:Jeremy Wilburn(3rd year)
2025 Record:7-5
2025 Playoffs:1st Round beat Hammond HS, and 2nd Round lost to Catholic HS BR.
Signees Colleges:Athlete D’Athony Thomas(Louisiana Christian), LSP Michael Wyss(Centenary), DT Bryton Shaw(Track Discus), RB Jamarcea Plater(Tulsa),WR Cardarrian Devers(Ouachita Baptist), LB Briggs Savage(Louisiana Christian), DB Brandon Mays(East Texas Baptist), OL Andre Campbell(Millsaps), and DT Demery Osborne(Louisiana Christian).
2026 Non District Games:Week 1 Loyola Prep HS(Home), Week 2 Bastrop HS(Away), Week 3 Northwood HS(Away).
Team Outlook: “ Been building a lot of depth these last 2 years for the program and kids understand what we do we know have a large group of leaders in our locker room said coach Wilburn.” “ Awesome off season work outs by our players and the players are taking that leadership role of letting all the players know what's required with work in the weight room or anything to get ready for a season as far as total commitment.” “ The future is bright here. We have close to 200 players in our program once the 60 Freshman arrive in the Fall.”
The Offense had 3 Quarterbacks compete in the Spring, all really good players after talking to coach Wilburn. The QB in the lead after Spring is Maddox Parrott, 6'0", 172 pounds, and you also have QB’s Jaylen Houston, 6'0”, 180 pounds, and K.J. Matthews, 5'7", 145 pounds, ready to play when called upon in 2026.
More skill players to watch in the Fall are WR Kaleb Law, 6'2", 192 pounds; WR Chris Hill Jr., 6'3", 188 pounds, both big-time players for college; WR Rickeynan Holden, 6'2", 194 pounds; WR Ce’miyae Williams, 5'10", 161 pounds; WR Landon Williams, 5'9", 156 pounds; WR Cameron McDaniel, 5'9", 150 pounds; RB Gabe Lockett, 6'0", 203 pounds, power with speed; RB Jacovon Watson, 5'9", 165 pounds; RB Da’marion Lowery, 6'0", 186 pounds; and Tight End Keith Bolton, 6'3", 212 pounds, really Athletic player.
The Offensive Line will return some size and experience in Dylan Jones, 6'6", 319 pounds; Wellington Watts, 6'4", 331 pounds; OL Ro’Treyvion Swan, 6'5", 302 pounds; OL Tyrone Proby, 6'3", 288 pounds; and rotating in OL Kohlmen Elie, 6'2", 290 pounds.
The Defense will also have some depth in numbers across the board. lead by OLB/DE Zhayden Sesions, 6'2", 195 pounds, 4.6 speed in the forty or better; CB Malachi Frost, 6'0", 184 pounds, also can play Safety; DB Michael Brown, 6'1", 173 pounds; DB Daylen Hill, 5'8", 176 pounds; DT Derayl Veal, 6'2", 281 pounds; DE Elijah Turner, 6'3", 230 pounds; DT Charles McIntrye, 6'1", 272 pounds; DE Brandon Shine, 5'11", 208 pounds; OLB/DE Emmanuel Guillory, 6'0", 188 pounds; DB Braylon Pipkins, 5'10", 167 pounds; LB Zakellian Carter, 5'10", 203 pounds; DB Kaiden Bowman; newcomer Safety William Prim, 6'0", 165 pounds; DE Javerion Savoie, 5'11", 205 pounds; LB T/Mon Lemons, 6'0", 190 pounds; CB Cortez Sharp, 5'9", 175 pounds; and DT Detroylous Abbott, 5'10", 220 pounds.
Special Teams will be strong with Kicker/Punter Carter Bobbitt, 6'0", 190 pounds, back. Starting Long Snapper will be Major Anderson, 5'11", 230 pounds. The return game has a few players with 4.5 speed or faster to choose from for the Fall to make this a strength of the team.
C.E Byrd Yellow Jackets
| Collin Deere
| Photo by: Kristin Allen
Head Coach:Stacy Ballew(6th year)
2025 Record:2-8
2026 Non District Games:Week 1 Ouachita HS(Away),Week 2 Airline HS(Home),Week 3 North Desoto HS(Home),Week 4 Pleasant Grove HS Texas(Home).
Signees Colleges: Kicker Asher Murray(Texas A&M).
Team Outlook: “Kids have been working hard to get back to winning. We have a dedicated group of players and did grow some over Spring and are happy with our Spring Game against Neville HS” said coach Ballew.
The Yellow Jackets do return some really good leaders to build around in Running Back SR Christian Maxie, 5'8", 185 pounds (Ran for 1,574 yards with 21 touchdowns in 2025); leading WR Logan Carlson returns, 5'11", 170 pounds, SR; and on Defense former LB, now Defensive End, Conrad Hilliard returns for his senior year, 6'2", 210 pounds (40 tackles, 12 tackles for losses, and 4 sacks in 2025).
More players to keep a eye on are FB/RB Collin Deere, 6'1", 221 pounds, a SR leader; RB Peter Joseph Santiago, 5'9", 180 pounds; QB Jackson Davis, 6'1", 175 pounds; and QB Leo Ezernack, 5'10", 160 pounds, both competing to be the starter; LB Charlie Sepulvado, 5'9", 175 pounds (31 tackles with 2 Sacks in 2025); OL Trenton Morris, 6'0", 260 pounds; DB Vaughn Glover, 6'0", 165 pounds; OL Ethan Suire, 6'1", 250 pounds; DT Kamerun Anderson, 5'11", 230 pounds; DE/DT Clay Atkinson, 5'9", 225 pounds; OL Lewis Jones, 5'10", 240 pounds; DB Jamaurie Roberts, 5'11", 170 pounds; DB Kameron Mosley, 5'10", 170 pounds; WR Jonathan Harris, 5'11", 175 pounds; FB Dominic Foy, 5'11", 205 pounds; DB Joshua Morris, 5'10", 170 pounds, new starter; DB Kole Carter, 6'1", 180 pounds, rotating in; and a few others battling through Summer for starting spots.
Special Teams new starting Kicker and Punter will be Pearce Walthall, 5'9", 150 pounds. Starting Long Snapper will be Conrad Hilliard, 6'2", 210 pounds.
Evangel Christian Academy Eagles
| Aiden Carter
| Photo by: Hudson Horn
| Jayden Hicks
| Photo by: Aiden Gonzales
| Coaches Josh Alexander & Fabian Carter
| Photo by Lee Brecheen (Louisiana Football Magazine)
| Denny Duron
| Photo by Lee Brecheen (Louisiana Football Magazine)
| Peyton Houston
| Photo by Lee Brecheen (Louisiana Football Magazine)
Head Coach:Denny Duron(1st year 1989 started school and program)
2025 Record:9-3
2025 Playoffs:2nd Round beat St. Paul’s HS and Quarterfinals lost to Edna Karr HS.
2026 Non District Games:Week 1 West Monroe HS(Independence Stadium)
Week 2 Neville(Home),Week 3 Huntington HS(Home),Week 8 Cornerstone HS from Dallas,Texas(Home).
Signees Colleges:WR Johnny Casey(Louisiana Tech),DT Ashton Dawson(Louisiana Tech),Safety/CB Nathan Green(Louisiana Tech),OT Jackson Speer(Louisiana Tech).QB Peyton Pop Houston Commited to (LSU) for Class 2027.
Team Outlook: “Lost some key players with experience from the 2025 team, but we are going to be better as a team in 2026. As a staff we truly believe that we have a chance to be much better overall." said coach Duron.
The Offense will return a Quarterback, Peyton Pop Houston, who has a chance to break a few Evangel Christian High School records again in 2026 as a Passer. Houston has a rare skill to get rid of the ball at a high level you see in the NFL or at a high end in college, quick release, and always can find someone open and can throw any pass under a rush or no rush equally as good as anyone I have seen play this game in high school or college at 6'0", 192 pounds.
The skill talent will be there for Houston to be successful again, lead by WR/CB Cardelrio Coleman, 6'1", 180 pounds; WR/SS Jayden Hicks, 5'9", 165 pounds; WR Derrick Berry, 5'9", 152 pounds; RB Zarrico Wayndon, 5'10", 187 pounds; RB Kionte Mims III, 5'10", 180 pounds; and 2-way starter OLB/RB Aidan Carter, 6'0", 200 pounds, with 4.59 speed. The Offensive Line you have OG/OT Peyton Brown, 6'2", 245 pounds; OG/DT Andrew Walker, 5'10", 235 pounds; Center/FB Zavian McDavid, 5'11", 250 pounds; OL Landon Peoples, 6'2", 242 pounds; 2-way starter OG/DT Olly Thomas, 6'0", 260 pounds; and FB/TE Titus Burrell Jr., 6'1", 232 pounds.
The Defense has a chance to be more Athletic in the front seven and still Athletic at Defensive Back. Top players to look for are FS Seth Collins, 6'1", 185 pounds; OLB Aidan Carter, 6'0", 200 pounds; DE Titus Burrell Jr., 6'1", 232 pounds; CB Labodrick Wilson, 5'8", 165 pounds; LB/Safety London George, 5'10", 180 pounds; LB Javian Rogers, 5'9", 215 pounds, big time player; LB Bennett Speer, 5'11", 215 pounds; LB Slade Alexander, 6'0", 195 pounds; DE Miller Adcock, 5'10", 225 pounds; LB Brady Copeland, 5'11", 190 pounds; OLB/DE Michael Allen, 5'11", 175 pounds, with 4.55 speed in the forty; and DT Kingston Hunter, 5'10", 260 pounds, new player will help the front seven.
Special Teams returns All District Kicker Antuan Robinson, 6'0", 180 pounds, has a cannon leg. Punter will also be Robinson. Long Snapper will be one of the best in North Louisiana, Westin Johnson, 6'1", 220 pounds, also will play some FB/TE for the Offense.
Haughton Buccaneers
Head Coach:Matthew Sewell(3rd year)
2025 Record:2-8
2026 Non District Games:Week 1 Homer HS(Home), Week 2 Southwood HS(Home), Week 3 Glenbrook HS(Home),Week 6 St. Frederick HS(Away).
Team Outlook: “We had a good Spring and used all our days for a longer Spring schedule this year," said coach Sewell. “ We also went through Spring with no serious injuries, which is most important.” “ Returning a lot of starters and having a few players with experience we are hoping that leads to a great season in 2026.” I am really excited about our team for this upcoming season.”
The Buccaneers return one of the best Quarterbacks in Louisiana, Taylor Weathersby, 5'9", 195 pounds, with a cannon arm, great mobility in the pocket, and one of the stronger QB’s in Louisiana, averaged 319 yards passing per game in District in 2025. This kid I saw play in 2025, and he competes with the talent to lead this team to great heights in 2026 with already having started 27 games in his career. His talented get overlooked statewide because of the tough District Haughton High School plays in, but he is the real deal.
The Offense also returns a special Running Back in Brandon Craig, 5'9", 175 pounds, has power, vision, and great hands, caught 32 passes in 2025 with 27 total touchdowns on offense. Craig is also a big time recruit hidden on the National level. WR Ethan Johnson also returns with great hands and routes, 5'9", 180 pounds, senior (29 catches with 6 Touchdowns in 2025); WR Case Corkern, 5'8", 190 pounds, 3-year starter, had 2 Touchdowns in 2025 with 5 two-point conversions; RB Nolan Simmons, 5'8", 155 pounds, rotating in; WR/TE C.T. Woodard will play a lot; and WR Jay’lon Abney, 6'1", 175 pounds. The Offensive Line will be senior Jaden Keith, 6'0", 220 pounds, 3-year starter; OL Jakob Frasier, 5'10", 250 pounds, senior, 2nd-year starter; OT Jaxon Raley, 6'1", 235 pounds; and OL Grant Gullo, 5'10", 225 pounds.
The Defense will return experience and has a chance to be a really good unit in the end, lead by DT Sage Kenney, 6'1", 252 pounds; LB Colton Bedgood, 5'9", 210 pounds; Safety Kyron Turner, 6'5", 195 pounds, a 3-year starter leader; DE Nolan Mitchell, 6'1", 215 pounds; DE Luke Hensley, 6'1", 210 pounds; LB Isaac Jennings, 5'8", 210 pounds, one of the strongest kid in North Louisiana, 86 tackles, lead team in 2025, senior; LB Jameson Voigt, 6'2", 210 pounds, lead team with 96 tackles in 2025, leader; DB Kendall Hargrove, 5'8", 175 pounds, 3-year starter; DB Grayson Johnson, 5'10", 160 pounds; and DB Xaveria McDuffy, 5'8", 160 pounds, returning starter.
Special Teams starting Kicker will be Ethan Osbon, 5'7", 160 pounds, new starter with a ton of ability. Long Snapper will be Beck Hammond, 5'10", 170 pounds.
Huntington Raiders
| Bryson Spencer
| Photo by Lee Brecheen (Louisiana Football Magazine)
| Bryson Spencer
| Photo by Lee Brecheen (Louisiana Football Magazine)
| John Simon
| Photo by Lee Brecheen (Louisiana Football Magazine)
Head Coach:John Simon(2nd year)
2025 Record:3-7
2026 Non District Games:Week 1 Calvary Baptist HS(Home), Week 2 Edna Karr HS(Home), Week 3 Evangel Christian HS, and Franklin Parish HS.
Team Outlook: “We will be a more physical team in 2026.We need to create more turnovers and run the ball better late in games," said coach Simon.
There’s no shortage of skill talent on Offense. The Offense will have Darius Truvillion, 5'10", 165 pounds, recovered from an injury after missing the 2025 season, will play QB and can play other positions. You also have RB/WR Xavier Wilson, 5'7", 140 pounds; QB Brylan Washington, 6'0", 190 pounds; RB AJ Johnson, 5'10", 180 pounds; WR/FS Ja’Korion Spencer, 5'9", 145 pounds; WR/CB Chauncey Wilkins IV, 5'9", 160 pounds; MJ Greene, 5'6", 169 pounds; RB Christopher Maxey, 5'8", 180 pounds; WR/CB Marquiece Scroggins, 5'9", 160 pounds; WR/CB Jayden Carter, 5'8", 158 pounds; RB/LB Brayden Cummings, 5'5", 171 pounds, leader, big-time player (2025 season: 88 tackles with 64 solo, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 Defensive Touchdown); and other young players competing in the Fall.
The Linemen, Linebackers, and Defensive Backs to keep an eye on are OC Harold Lee Jackson III, 5'11", 240 pounds; OG/OT Bryson Spencer, 6'7", 315 pounds, a big-time DI player; TE/LB Dekavion Johnson; leader LB Arthur Douglas IV, 6'0", 210 pounds; OL/DL Kiran Pea, 6'6", 295 pounds; OLD/DE Jaylin Morgan, 6'3", 240 pounds; Safety Jamarion Sims, 5'8", 170 pounds; DT/OG Joshua Fisher, 6'1", 310 pounds; DT Dashaun Rogers, 6'0", 245 pounds; DJ Kinchen, 6'0", 338 pounds; DT Geordan Coleman, 6'0", 280 pounds; DB Stanley Simnel, 5'11", 160 pounds; LB De’Kaivion Johnson, 6'1", 195 pounds; DT/OL Jeremy Sims, 5'8", 230 pounds; LB/DE Jaylen Latin, 6'2", 205 pounds; and OL Konner Finley, 6'3", 270 pounds.
Special Teams will be led by returning starting Kicker & Punter Tony Aguilar, 5'10", 180 pounds, who has a pretty good leg.
Natchitoches Central Chiefs
| K.J. Newton
| Photo by: Zion Prelow
| Kaden Kuykendall
| Photo by provided Landon Lucas
| Photo by Lee Brecheen (Louisiana Football Magazine)
Head Coach:Brad Laird(3rd year)
2025 Record:6-5
2025 Playoffs:1st Round lost to Thibodaux HS
Signees Colleges:QB Owen Smith(Kansas Wesleyan),and Safety/OLB Jeremy Lowe(Kilgore,Texas JC)
2026 Non District Games:Week 1 Sam Houston HS(Home),Week 2 North Desoto HS(Home),Week 3 Sterlington HS(Away), and Week 4 Tioga HS(Home)
Team Outlook: “The Strength of our team will be the Offensive Line with a few experienced players back,” said coach Laird.
The Offense will be led by a new starting QB Kobe Jones, 5'10", 160 pounds, with already a cannon arm. The rest of the skill talent back are KJ Newton, WR, 5'11", 170 pounds, 3-year starter; WR DeMarcus Nicholas, 5'11", 150 pounds; RB Clearance Williams, 5'8", 185 pounds; WR Semaj Thomas, 5'10", 170 pounds, returning starter, should be back for the season in 2026; RB Kaden Kuykendall, 5'7", 165 pounds; and newcomer RB David Newton, 5'9", 165 pounds. The Offensive Line, the most experienced position on the team, you have Sammy McCorkle, 6'3", 297 pounds; Center Kennard Johnson, 6'1", 255 pounds; OT Latrell Frederick Jr., 6'1", 294 pounds (Squats 545 pounds); OG Jeffrey Holden, 6'0", 281 pounds (Squats 515 pounds); OT Rylin Adcock, 6'2", 283 pounds; and OL Jordan Willis, 6'3", 255 pounds. Also keep an eye on returning starter at TE Damkyael Castle, 6'4", 220 pounds (Power Cleans 250 pounds).
The front seven on Defense, you have LB Brenden Young, 5'11", 200 pounds, leader, returning starter; DE Jeremiah Avist, 6'2", 205 pounds; LB Landon Lucas, 5'10", 205 pounds (Squats 510 pounds); DE Lincoln Wilkerson, 6'1", 200 pounds; DT Jadin Harp, 5'11", 280 pounds; and DT Avery Simpson, 6'0", 280 pounds. The Secondary has a chance to be very strong, led by 4-year starter Imari Speed, 5'11", 175 pounds, FS, might be the best player on the team; CB Kendrick Llorens, 6'0", 168 pounds; Safety Derrick Sowell, 5'11", 190 pounds; and Safety/CB Daygen Johnson, 5'11", 175 pounds.
Special Teams returns starting Punter Jake Cain, 6'4", 200 pounds, who was All District in 2025.
Parkway Panthers
Head Coach:Coy Brotherton(7th year)
2025 Record:11-2.District 7-1
2025 Playoffs:1st Round beat Covington HS, 2nd Round beat Hahnville HS, and Quarterfinals lost to Ouachita HS 28-22
Signees Colleges:WR Tony Gladney(UL),and LB Brody Prine(Southern Arkansas)
2026 Non District Games:Week 1 Dunham HS(Home),Week 2 Loyola Prep HS(Away),Week 3 Red River HS(Home),Week 8 East Ascension HS(Away).
Team Outlook: “Hopefully we stay healthy," said coach Brotherton. “ If we do stay healthy we have a chance to be a good football team.” “ We need to develop some depth for our team. It is very important we do that because we lost a lot of starters(15 starters total) .” “ We only return 2 starters on Defense, and Offense replacing QB and everybody on the Offensive Line but only one starter is coming back.”
The Offense will start a new quarterback for the 1st time in 2 years, Bryston McCoy, 5'11", 180 pounds, a transfer from Arkadelphia High School in Arkansas, where he won a State Title in 2024. McCoy will have one of the most talented Wide Receivers in the US to throw a football to in senior Gary Burney, WR, 6'4", 195 pounds (15 Touchdown catches in 2025), with 4.5 speed in the forty.
More skill players to watch on Offense in 2026 will be WR Gabe Gray, 6'1", 200 pounds; RB Damien Dacaldaca, 5'5", 160 pounds, with 4.6 speed in the forty; WR Tristan Sedberry, 6'1", 190 pounds, new starter; and RB/FB Braxxton Black, 6'1", 191 pounds, powerful, all-out runner returning from the 2025 season. The Offensive Line only returns one starter, senior Thomas Station, 6'2", 245 pounds. New starters on the Offensive Line are Cameron Mason, 6'2", 300 pounds; OG Cole Pierce, 5'11", 235 pounds; and the rest of the Offensive Line still has some players battling to win jobs in the Fall/Summer.
The Defense returns one of the best Defensive Linemen in Louisiana, Roderick Johnson, 6'2", 250 pounds, great feet (9 1/2 Sacks with 58 tackles in 2025). More key players back are FS Dallas Loche; CB Gabe Soileau, 6'0", 175 pounds, new starter; Safety Nate Candley, 6'4", 190 pounds, new starter; CB A.J. Burnside, 5'10", 150 pounds, new starter; LB Easton Hill, 5'11", 185 pounds, new starter; OLB/SS Cameryn Davis, 5'9", 170 pounds, new starter; and DT O’Neal Brown, 5'11", 240 pounds, new starter, and you will see some young guys emerge over the Summer and early Fall to play or start on Defense.
Special Teams Kicker/Punter starter returns Thad Smith, 5'8", 160 pounds (43 out of 48 made in Extra Points in 2025), and has a chance to become a really good Kicker in time.
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