Written by Ryan Wright Easy to say Cole Kelley never gets phased, that is on or off the field. The Class of 2016 quarterback passed in the neighborhood of 3,000 yards with 31 touchdowns a year ago for Teurlings Catholic leading the Rebels to a 9-2 record. The 6’7”, 245 pound, pro-style quarterback is back for his senior year in […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Head Coach: Jerwin Wilson Mascot: Knights District: 1-4A 2014. 4-7 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Overview The Woodlawn Knights have a long and rich football history in Shreveport, Louisiana. Their most famous alumn is former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw. Head Coach Jerwin Wilson has led the Knights to the playoffs in his […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Head Coach: Jerry Arledge Mascot: Rebels District: 2-5A 2014: 11-3 Location: West Monroe, Louisiana Overview West Monroe had an astounding season in 2014. The Rebels advanced all the way to the 5A state semifinals where they suffered a heartbreaking loss to Destrehan, 27-22. In the quarterfinals, West Monroe upset No. 1 seed, Byrd, 19-7. The expectations […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Southwood had a disappointing season when they finished 2-8 in 2014. The good news for Cowboys fans is that Southwood is bringing back 16 starters from last year. Both sides of the ball will be more experienced and should improve from last year. The strength of Southwood’s team on paper should be the defense with nine […]
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Written by Ryan Wright There are a few states across the U.S. that give automatic credence to a player’s on the field abilities at the high school level, especially playing the game at the higher classifications. Those states where credibility is instantly won includes Florida, Texas, California, Arizona, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. When sophomore linebacker Shahid Reece took the […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Head Coach: Byron Dawson Mascot: Eagles District: 1-5A 2014: 8-4 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Overview A change in Louisiana high school football is coming. Evangel has been moved to classification 5A for the first time since 2004 promising to bring greater gridiron clashes for years to come. The Eagles have earned a reputation of being perennial championship […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Head Coach: Anthony McClain Mascot: Cowboys District: 1-5A 2014: 2-8 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Overview Southwood suffered a down season in 2014 after enduring several losses by less than five points. Entering into the 2015 high school football season the Cowboys return seven starters on offense and nine starters on defense bringing high expectations for a bounce […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Head Coach: Rodney Guin Mascot: Buccaneers District: 1-5A 2014: 9-3 Location: Haughton, Louisiana Overview Haughton opened the 2014 season on a eight-game winning streak before losing three out of their final four games. The Buccaneers lost in the second round of the playoffs to Hahnville 28-14. On August 10, Head Coach Guin announced that this will […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Head Coach: David Feaster Mascot: Panthers District: 1-5A 2014: 8-2, 3-7* Location: Bossier City, Louisiana *Parkway ended the 2014 season with an 8-2 record however due to playing an ineligible player, five wins were taken away and the Panthers were ruled ineligible for the playoffs. Overview Parkway made it all the way to the state championship […]
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Written by Ryan Wright When the 2014 high school football season had come to a close Archbishop Rummel High School (Metairie) steamrolled to an 11-1 record before falling 28-14 to eventual Louisiana state champs Jesuit in the semifinals. The deep run into the playoffs was not surprising but breaking a streak of two consecutive Division I state championships (2012, 2013) […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Head Coach: Mike Suggs Mascot: Yellow Jackets District: 1-5A 2014: 13-1 Overview Byrd had a great season in 2014 going undefeated in the regular season claiming the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Unfortunately West Monroe upset Byrd in the quarterfinals, 19-7, before losing in the next round to Destrehan 27-22. Going into […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Calvary Baptist Academy Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Head Coach: John Bachman Mascot: Cavaliers District: 1-2A 2014: 12-1 Louisiana Division III State Champions 2013 and 2014 Overview Calvary has been preparing to defend their state title all offseason. The Cavaliers return a bunch of talent and experience on both offense and defense leading to high expectations for a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright When the 2015 Louisiana high school football season kicks off one player all offensive coordinators taking the field against McDonogh 35 High School will have to account for is safety/outside linebacker Clifford Chatman. The 6’5”, 185 pound, athlete made his presence felt on the field during his junior season coming up with 74 tackles, seven tackles […]
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Written by Ryan Wright South Carolina went into the talent rich recruiting waters of Dutchtown High School in Louisiana on Thursday to land offensive lineman Lloyd Cushenberry. Cushenberry helped drive the Griffins into the first round of the Louisiana high school playoffs in 2014 before falling to Barbe 14-10. Charged with the task of protecting Southern Miss quarterback commit Jared […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel High School: Airline High School Head Coach: Bo Meeks Mascot: Vikings Location: Bossier City, LA District: 1-5A 2014 Record: 4-7 Overview Airline lost in the first round of the playoffs last year 53-27 to Zachary High School posting a 4-7 record on the season. The Vikings navigated a tough schedule in 2014 and hindering greater success […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel In 2014, North DeSoto finished 9-3 and reached the second round of the Louisiana 4A playoffs. The Griffins season ended when they lost to powerhouse Edna Karr 34-13. Heading into the 2015 season, the Griffins have the experience and talent to make a deeper run in the playoffs. One of the returning stars for North DeSoto […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel North DeSoto High School located in Stonewall, Louisiana is coming off a 9-3 season. However, the Griffins had the talent and ability to win over 10 games last year with two of their three losses coming by seven points or less. In 2014, North DeSoto made it to the second round of the Louisiana 4A playoffs […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Deuce Caston has done a great job leading the Byrd Yellow Jackets since taking over under center. Byrd has won 24 football games in the past two years including posting a 13-1 record in 2014. Caston had about 400 yards both on the ground and in the air in his junior season. The 5’8”, 175 pound, […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Calvary Baptist Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana won back to back Division-III Louisiana State Championships in 2013 and 2014. During those two championship seasons the Cavaliers were led by quarterback Shea Patterson. However on July 13, Patterson announced he was transferring to IMG Academy in Florida leaving big shoes to fill under center. Calvary Baptist head coach […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Despite finishing 3-7 in the past two seasons, Jaylon Carey has had a great career at Green Oaks High School in Shreveport, Louisiana. The dual threat quarterback had just over 1,000 passing yards and just under 900 rushing yards in his junior year in 2014. Carey also had 17 total touchdowns last year, 13 through the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright The flirtation between LSU and wide receiver Damonte Coxie ended on Sunday when the East St. John rising star accepted the Tigers’ scholarship offer. Coxie has been on the Tigers’ radar for some time with wide receivers coach Tony Ball keeping in regular contact. The 6’3”, 175 pound, receiver showed out at LSU’s Elite Camp over […]
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Written by Ryan Wright The Houston Cougars continued their hot recruiting over the summer months landing two more in-state recruits and landing their first out of start player by weekend’s end with wide receivers Keith Corbin and Marquez Stevenson and defensive tackle Aymiel Fleming. Corbin picked Houston over offers from several top programs including Ole Miss, Nebraska, SMU, Wisconsin, Texas […]
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Written by Ryan Wright When the 2015 Louisiana High School football season kicks off, Bastrop High School standout Isaiah Graham will begin his campaign to solidify himself as one of the top players not only in the state but in the nation. At the end of his junior season he had already made a strong case for himself coming up […]
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Written by Ryan Wright No team in college football has been hotter on the recruiting trail than Arkansas State. Over the past four days the Red Wolves have secured 11 verbal commitments with Tuesday’s pledge from tight end Javonis Isaac. In 2014 Isaac helped Acadiana to a 12-4 record that included a 23-7 win over Destrehan in the Louisiana High […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Calvary Baptist Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana won back to back Division-III Louisiana State Championships in 2013 and 2014 and was in the midst of preparing to defend their state championships when a program shifting announcement was made. A run at a third straight title is insight however the task will happen without starting quarterback Shea Patterson […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Green Oaks High School in Shreveport, Louisiana has struggled to win games over the past two years. They have finished 3-7 in each of the past two seasons. In 2014, the Giants record could have been completely different as they suffered quite a few close losses. They lost four games by 10 points or less including […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport, Louisiana has won 24 football games in the past two years. Last year the Yellow Jackets finished the regular season 11-0 earning the No. 1 seed in the Louisiana 5A playoffs. Unfortunately Byrd’s run was halted as they were upset in the quarterfinals by West Monroe and the year finished […]
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Written by Ryan Wright A small town located between Monroe, Louisiana and the southern Arkansas border has a living tourist attraction running up and down the sidelines every Friday night. Throughout the past two high school football seasons fans have come to see the attraction bobbing and weaving, hustling and grinding, and out working others on his way to local […]
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Written by Ryan Wright When some high recruits trim their list of top teams down and make a spectacle of it, the act seems ridiculous. When a player like Devin White narrows down his list from over 40 offers down to 10 it makes sense. Friday night, via Twitter, the Louisiana running back/linebacker did just that trimming his top teams […]
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Written by Ryan Wright If college coaches were constructing the perfect defensive tackle an itemized rundown of important criteria must first be listed. Among the desired traits would have to be height, somewhere in the 6-foot 3-inch or taller range. Good weight is a must, at least 290 pounds and maybe no more than 320 on the high end. Quickness, […]
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