District 6 Class 3A

By Lee Brecheen

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Collegiate Baton Rouge Dolphins

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Head Coach: Rivers Thompson (1st year) 2023 

Record: 1-9

2023 Playoffs: None

2024 Playoffs: Select

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Key Players Graduating: QB David Hueing, SS/WR Haidyn Moten, OG/DT Jakody Mitchell, TE/DE Tyler Roberson, TE/LB Tavion Williams, and FS/WR Jamonte Battley. 

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Team Outlook: “The start of where we are going we won the 1st game in school history in 2023. We will build on that for the future,” said coach Thompson. 

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The Offense will have Zyon Taylor (6-1, 180) SR start sleeper with 4.55 speed and good passer. Key skill players coming back are RB Taurus Montgermy (5-10, 205) SR, Athlete Hunter Moten and WR/CB/RB Rueban Goodman 4.45 speed. Key lineman and Linebackers are LB Stephen Landry (5-11, 215) SR leader, OC/DT Davon Herbert (6-1, 260) SR sleeper, DT Jonathan Thurman (6-2, 250), DT Keishan Abram (5-9, 260), and OL/DT Michael Williams. 

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Glen Oaks Panthers

Head Coach: Anthony Jones (2nd year) 2023 

Record: 3-7

2023 Playoffs: None

2024 Playoffs: Select

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Key Players Graduated: OC/DT Derrick Washington, WR/CB Chris Jackson, RB/WR Na’Ryan Delone, and CB Arien Johnson. 

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Team Outlook: “We were one game away from the playoffs in 2023. I am excited we have 40 players for fall which is up from 26 players in 2023. I am also proud that some of our Football players where on the 2023 State Indoor Track Title for Glen Oaks,” said coach Jones. 

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QB Carlton Hargrove will return for his 2nd year as the starting QB. Carlton is (6-1, 170) a SR sleeper for college. Many players will start both sides of the football in 2024. Key players back are OT/DT Braylen Jenkins (6-4, 280), WR Jaquan Jackson All District WR in 2023, WR/FS/TE Keilan Lee also a LB for the program is a new starter as a SR, DE/OT Enriche Lopez (6-5, 242), WR/CB/SS Jeremiah Smith 2nd year starter, RB/LB Jonathan Gayton (5-6, 160) SR high IQ of the game great hitter, WR Desmond Baker (5-7, 155) SR scored 5 touchdowns in 2023, TE/LB Alijah Banks also a FB for the program, DB/WR Tristian Woods (5-10, 170), RB Cortez Cain 4.6 speed, and RB Kadarius Jackson. 

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Helix Mentorship Academy Sharks

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Head Coach: Ellis Spears (2nd year) 2023 

Record: 0-10

2023 Playoffs: None

2024 Playoffs: Select

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Key PLayers Graduated: TE/DE Kylin Turner, QB Samuel Ott, OLB/RB Bryce Frank, OLB Donald Young, RB Antoine Bennet, LB Bryce Williams and FS/WR Landon Blache.

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Team Outlook: “I came in July/August late 2023. We had 14 seniors graduate from the 2023 team that's a lot for our program. We did not have a Jamboree in 2023 by the time I came in last year. We had no Spring and no Summer. We also lost 2 QB’s from 2023 and most of our starters graduated from the 2023 team. I am excited we had a Spring this year and a Summer so the goal is to keep working hard and build,” said coach Spears. 

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The program has a QB battle after Spring but QB Darrell Washington is the leader going into the Summer/Fall. Every player will start both sides of the football and there are some quality athlete’s led by RB Tyler Gunn (5-7, 185) tough kid, RB/OLB Frank Pullin (5-4, 180), WR/DB Devery Lewis 2nd year starter with 4.5 speed, WR/CB Jacoby Jarroll (6-0, 160) SR 2nd year starter 4.5 speed sleeper, WR/FS Kenny Jones (5-6, 160) 2nd year starter good hands and speed 4.6, HB/LB Ronnie Hawkins, OL/DE Tedrick Clark 4.7 speed, OG/DT McKenzie Barber (6-3, 245), Center/DT Titus Lee 2nd year starter leader and WR/DB Caleb Robinson 4.6 speed and strong Athlete leader. 

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Madison Prep Academy

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Head Coach: Landry Williams (7th year) 2023 

Record: 8-4

2023 Playoffs: 1st round beat Woodlawn HS Shreveport and 2nd Round lost to Teurlings Catholic HS 31-30. 2024 Playoffs: Select

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Key Players Graduated: DT/FB Ethan Clark, CB Dearbray Hartford, FS/WR Hezekiah Dantzler, Center Henri Bell, CB/RB Keilan Sherman, MLB Jonathan Profit, RB Tony Lewis, DE Jaron Cage, OG Robert Walker, OL Bruce Morris, and OLB Kejuan Eckles

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Team Outlook: “Tough schedule in 2024 for our program we have a scrimmage this fall with Central, Jamboree Catholic HS of Baton Rouge, then the 1st game is Dutchtown HS, Southside HS, and we play Mandeville HS. This schedule will build character for the team and make us better for the playoffs,” said coach Williams. 

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Another young team for Madison Prep HS but another talented team that has a chance to jell and become a challenger in the end for a title in 2024. The Offense even though they lost a lot of experience, returns a few really good players to become a great Offense QB Tyler Johnson (5-10, 185) SR leader with a lot of experience. Skill players back are WR/FS Andre Gibson (5-9, 168) SR very fast with 4.45 speed, RB Alfred McKnight (5-10, 185) SR ran for 550 yards in 2023 leader, RB Jacob Chambers (5-9, 178) SR has incredible moves in open field, WR/TE/OLB Calvin Spears a 4 year starter has run the forty in 4.3 big time player for program, WR Keyon Robinson playmaker 4.6 speed, WR/SS/FS Javien Holmes (6-2, 185), CB Landon Johnson, FB John Profit strong and big hitter, WR Brandon Blunt (5-10, 170) SR 4.59 speed tough leader, and WR Amaren Sanders lettered in 2023 and back from a injury. Key lineman and Linebackers back are OL Darnell Smith (6-2, 310), OL Carnell Smith (6-2, 305) OL/DL Robert Walker (6-2, 275) SR big time lineman, Center Malachi Dunn (6-2, 260), DT Jemarious Allen (6-2, 275), DE Darius Mack (6-0, 215), MLB Ryan Barise (6-0, 210), OLB Laylin Daige and a few younger players competing through the Summer to add depth. 

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Parkview Baptist Eagles

Head Coach: Stefan Lefors (6th year) 2023 

Record: 10-3

2023 Playoffs: 1st Round beat Jefferson Rise HS, 2nd round beat Dunham HS 39-32, and Quarterfinals lost to Calvary Baptist HS 49-28

2024 Playoffs: Select

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Key Players graduated: QB Abram Johnston (Northwestern State), RB Mason Warren (Southern U), OG/DT Jamir Winfrey (U Rochester), FS/SS Gavin Daniel, P/WR Jack Herrington, LB Wesley Marien (Northwestern State Baseball), RB/LB Kayden Tureaud (Northwestern State), LB/DE Caleb Ordogne (Crown College), Center Mason Marie (Southeastern), CB/WR Brant Melancon, LB/TE Brock Briggs, and WR Noah Wilson. 

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Team Outlook: I think the program is on solid ground but a lot was lost from the 2023 team and it will be interesting to see how everything shapes up for 2024. I think losing All State 3 year starting QB Abram Johnston 2, 621 total yards with 40 touchdowns in 2023, was the biggest loss to replace for the program he was special for the Eagles. The program has been winning with great coaching and tough starters and not much depth. This year might have same depth but a ton of new starters unproven on both sides of the football. The coaches at Parkview do a great job and they will figure it out. One of the best programs in Louisiana with 5 State Titles in football. After Spring coach gave me some players they will build around in Kicker Gavin Higgins (5-11, 170) SR one of the best in Louisiana DI leg 4 year starter, DT Victor Hollins a 4 year starter (6-0, 275) SR, OL Jackson Loflin (5-10, 255), WR/DB CJ DeLeon, LB John Lee, DB Gatlyn Grace, OL/DL Dominick DeLeon (6-0, 320), Athlete/LB Jackson Byerley (6-1, 220) 37 tackles with 4 Sacks, 8 TFL, 3 forced fumbles, and 4 fumble recoveries 2nd team All District. OL/DL Tristan Papillion (6-3, 300) new starter, DB Jacob Hess (5-9, 165) leader SR, TE/DE Brody Miller, CB/QB Will Goza, QB Noah Graves, CB/WR Ethan DeRouen (5-9, 165) SR, 4  year starter gritty WR/DB Brock Comeaux (5-8, 170) leader, 3 year starter 46 catches 1,075 yards with 15 touchdowns in 2023 as a WR, All State & All District, OL/DL Cohen Carmouche (6-0, 225) leader SR, TE/LB Parker Bozeman SR, DB Hunter Boudreaux, and WR Tre Baron. 

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Port Allen Pelicans

Head Coach: Don Gibson (8th year) 2023 

Record: 6-5-1

2023 Playoffs: 1st Round beat St. Helena Central HS 25-18, 2nd Round lost to Union Parish HS

2024 Playoffs: Non-Select

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Key Players Graduated: WR/QB Jarius Wright, OL/DL Joshua Peffers, WR/DB Ryan Hebert, LB Savaas Dunn, RB Landon Jones, DB Sage Lockett. 

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Team Outlook: “Excited about the team's potential in 2024. We have a strong 2025 Class coming back to lead the program,” said coach Gibson. 

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The Pelicans SR class has a chance to do some special things in 2024 as a team. It will all being with QB Hunter Bodin running the Offense again 2nd year to start. Bodin started 6 games in 2023 got a ton of experience. Key skill players back are WR/DB Kaleb West 4.6 speed, RB/LB Josh Howard leader, WR/RB Brennan Gibson (5-10, 165) SR best player on team 4 year starter with legit 4.5 speed DI player, WR/CB Dearies Taylor new starter, WR/Safety Jalen Duhon 2nd year starter, CB/WR Levon Little (5-9, 170) SR, and TE/FB Grant Monroe (6-2, 235). The program returns some really good lineman and Linebackers DE/TE Laderrien Burns (6-3, 240) SR All District in 2023 gifted, OLB Cederick Collins (5-10, 170) SR high IQ game, DE Zion Perry (6-2, 238) high motor, MLB Tyler Hill (5-9, 200) SR leader, DT George Smith (5-9, 280) SR leader, OL Charles Bryant (6-4, 330) SR 2nd year starter, OL Jacob Stewart (6-4, 335) SR strong kid, OT Kaden Thomas (6-0, 240) hard worker, OL Tyrique Harris (6-3, 265) SR, Center Mark Biggs (5-10, 230), and Abari Smith (5-10, 230) SR. Special teams will be lead by Kicker Brennan Gibson, and Punter also Brennan Gibson. 

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University Lab Cubs

Head Coach: Andy Martin (15th overall at school) 2023 

Record: 11-2  Won District 6-0

2023 Playoffs: 2nd Round beat Patrick Taylor HS, Quarterfinals beat Lake Charles Prep HS, and Semifinals lost to St.Charles Catholic HS 10-7. 

2024 Playoffs: Select

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Key Players Graduated: LB Harry Beacham (Navy), CB Tony Burns (Southwest Mississippi JC), LB/RB Riley Small, FS Marcus Dawson (Nich State), WR/K Granville Anderson (Tufts U), WR/P/K Seth Gale (Tulane), DE Lararie Guidry (Navy), Center Tucker Latour, OLB/CB Patrick Beacham, and SS/FS Tommy Green. 

Team Outlook: I was able to see the team in person in the middle of Spring practice and came away really impressed. I saw a team with a great mix of size and speed that can win State in the end. I was very impressed how fast the team was and how big. Might be the biggest U High team I have seen overall with a combination of all Athletic Lineman not just size. The Cubs will return starting QB Emile Picarella, a SR who threw for 2,313 yards 34 touchdowns with only 3 interceptions in 2023 with college size (6-2, 205) to become one of the best in the state at his position. The Offense lost a lot of experience at WR and RB but return a few talented players to not miss a beat in WR/TE Trushaad Bush (6-2, 210) SR 20 catches for 177 yards with 3 touchdowns in 2023, WR/DB Zay Martin (5-10, 170) SR 36 catches 461 yards with 6 touchdowns in 2023 big time WR with great speed playmaker, WR/DB Jayden Gloston (6-0, 190) another playmaker fast, RB Sage Ingram, WR/DB Lawson Dixon (5-10, 170) 13 catches for 250 yards with 4 touchdowns in 2023, RB/LB Alec Haynes a 3 year starter leader (6-1, 241) SR, 3 touchdowns in 2023 and the talented RB/LB Keylan Moses (6-3, 205) SR ran for 482 yards with 7 touchdowns and on Defense had 69 tackles, 20 TFL, 2 fumble recoveries and 9 sacks in 2023, it's his year to dominate for this team both sides of the football. The Offensive Line will be one of the most Athletic and if not the best in the state by season end lead by OL/DL Jarvis Brookshire (6-0, 285) SR leader, OL John Hebert (6-3, 264) SR leader, OT Preston Jones (6-5, 280) sleeper leader, OL Cayson Hill (6-0, 271), TE Charlie Pettit (6-3, 235), OT Jordan Pinnock (6-5 255), OL Jalen Hall (6-3, 285), and OL/DL Lamar Brown (6-4, 275) one of the most gifted lineman in the country. Defense is led by speed and more speed with some size. DE/DT Lamar Brown you can't really block the whole game (6-4, 275) makes the front strong, LB Keylan Moses makes the LB group one of the best in the state with his 4.45 speed, and the Defensive Backs have speed and tough lead by DB Jayden Glosten, DB Zay Martin, Athlete Darius Coleman might play some Offense, DB Erin Moore, LB Alec Haynes big time player back, DB Patrick Patton 4.5 speed LB Corbin Odell and RB/Athlete Emanuel Moses, and DB Lorenzo Cooper.

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