(Featured Photo taken by Renee Benoit)
Jonavon Begnaud
By Christina Bukowski
School: Welsh High School
Position: QB
Height: 6’2
Weight: 180lbs
Jonavon Begnaud, standing at 6’2 and weighing 180 pounds, is a talented quarterback from Welsh High School, where he is entering his senior year
Reflecting on his last season, Jonavon notes, “lead the team to the quarterfinals since 2017, scoring 33 touchdowns and 2,109 all-purpose yards.” These achievements earned the team all-district and parish first team honors, the SWLA small school offensive MVP title, and an honorable mention all-state recognition.
Jonavon shares a strong bond with his coaches. “I love my coaches, we all get together well and all understand the standard of hard work. My coaches make sure they do whatever to make sure we get to where we want to be in the next step of life after high school.” As the quarterback, he embraces his role as a leader and the face of the team.
Outside of school, Jonavon enjoys fishing and putting in extra work on the football field. When it comes to professional sports, he roots for the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Dallas Mavericks. His favorite college is LSU, as it represents his home state. Although he is still deciding on which college to attend, he plans to major in either agriculture, business, or mechanical engineering.