Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is good reason Shazz Preston is rated as a four-star recruit, the young man is an impressive talent. During the 2019 season, Preston imposed his will against Louisiana secondaries for 1,018 yards off 62 receptions with nine touchdowns scored. The hard work for the 6-1, 185-pound, target paid off with a 3A Louisiana […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2019 season was a success for Class of 2021 defensive end Byron Turner. The 6-3, 235-pound, defensive end for St. Augustine High School (New Orleans) impressed with his speed and explosiveness off the snap, his quickness in space, shedding blocks getting to the ball, and his overall strength. His play on the field […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Louisiana 3A football teams caught a break during the 2019 season with Class of 2021 athlete Solomon Lewis limited to a handful of games after an ankle injury. Lewis’ blazing speed, a 4.43 40-yard dash clocked at an LSU camp, was on display just enough last season to help earn four-star recruiting status and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Full season stats have not been released for Tydrelon Curry, but know that the speedy Class of 2021 talent turned in a dynamic season for Block High School in 2019. One can extrapolate from a four-game stat line for the Bears just how impressive after seeing their running back/slot receiver carry the rock 27 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Racking up 100 tackles on the gridiron in a season at any level is a milestone worthy of adulation. Most players reaching that single-season plateau are inside linebackers and maybe the occasional safety. When players on the fringes start eclipsing that mark, something special is happening. During the 2019 Louisiana high school football season, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Being a running back or receiver at the 5A classification in Louisiana is no fun, and safety Kaine Williams is the reason why. The 6-2, 205-pound, head hunter comes to the party with punishment to hand out in the box and delivers his own brand of torture to receivers and quarterbacks deep. The John […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As any top running back can attest, life is not easy on the gridiron when facing eight in the box. Yet, somehow guys like Iverson Celestine not only deal with it in a positive way but they make it look easy. Going against 5A Louisiana competition, Celestine’s junior campaign further solidified his place among […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 The 2019 season for Green Oaks started off really slow, however the Giants managed to finish 4-2 and reach the second round of the playoffs but lost to eventual state champion St. James. In 2020, the Giants look to make an even deeper run towards a state title. One of the star returning players […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Watching game film on Kyle Wickersham, it does not take but two maybe three plays to realize how special a talent he is at quarterback. At 6-3, 224-pounds, Wickersham has that NFL arm college coaches covet able to sling the ball anywhere on the field and on a line. In Wickersham’s first season starting […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Regardless of the offensive scheme, every college football program wants a talent like Malik Nabers on the roster. Nabers is that difference maker on the outside able to beat corners off the line, bust zones with his routes, and shakes off being in traffic with elite concentration and strong hands. All of this was […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The season put forth by Ferriday’s Delta Charter during the 2019 season produced a breakout star in the Sportsman’s Paradise – Class of 2021 athlete Tre Griffin. Griffin was downright amazing in all three phases of the game carrying his 1A team to a 4-8 season going up levels playing against 3 and 4A […]
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Contribute Now Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A given nickname says a lot about a person, and especially for an athlete. If someone has earned the handle “Jet”, that guy is sure to leave burn marks on the surface when he hits top speed. Teammates always want a guy named “Lucky” around when possible, and they also want a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG You can talk all the smack you want, talk about how you plan on shutting him down, but once the ball is in Ahmonte Watkins’ hands you better be able to back it up. The Class of 2021 running back has God-given athletic talents which translates to elite- game-breaking speed on the gridiron. The […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 The Lions of Plain Dealing High School are currently 4-4 on the season with two games remaining in 2019. Plain Dealing, led by senior quarterback Ken Gay, has plans to win both and go on a deep playoff run. Gay has led the Lions to be in this great position by throwing for 1,400 yards […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Northwood has one of the most prolific offenses in the Shreveport/Bossier area in northwest Louisiana. The Falcons are averaging 40 points a game while posting a 4-1 record halfway through the season. One of the leaders on the offensive side of the ball is senior wide receiver, Patrick Marshall who has snagged 19 passes for 300 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Year after year Louisiana churns out some of the best high school football players in the nation. To do well in the Sportsman’s Paradise is an accomplishment not taken lightly by college coaches. After TreVonte’ Citizen helped Lake Charles Prep to an 11-2 record in 2018, college coaches started to take notice. The 5-11, […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 John Curtis is one of the best high school programs not only in the state of Louisiana but also in the country. The 27-time state champions also produce great student-athletes who excel not only on the football field but also in the classroom. One of the next stars who will make the leap from […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the 2018 Louisiana High School football season had ended, St. James High School had produced a top talent heavily desired by SEC programs in Class of 2022 receiver Shazz Preston. Preston (6-0, 185) showed the skills off as a freshman leading to four-star recruiting status and five offers dropped to date from Arkansas, […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Most high school football programs consider an 8-4 season a success, however, Evangel Christian Academy is not most programs. Evangel opened the 2018 season with three straight losses but rallied to win eight out of their last nine games to reach the state semifinals where they lost 56-34 to John Curtis. The Eagles have […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 John Curtis is one of the most storied high school football programs in the nation as the Patriots have captured 27 state championships, a Louisiana state record. Their 27th title came last season as John Curtis destroyed Catholic-Baton Rouge 49-7. This season, the Patriots are returning the majority of their 2018 team and are once […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Shreveport’s Northwood High School had one of the best seasons in school history as the Falcons racked up 13 wins reaching the 4A state quarterfinals before suffering their only defeat of 2018 to Warren Easton (34-6). The Falcons return several key players on both sides of the ball and are looking to take that […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Christopher Larry Jr has been a force on the defensive line as the Green Oaks Giants have been rebuilding their program under the tenure of Coach Terrence Isaac Jr. The Giants reached the playoffs in 2018 after a two-year absence but fell in the first round to Wossman 32-26 in double overtime. In 2019, […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Louisiana is packed with talented student-athletes who graduate from the high school ranks making a name for themselves at the collegiate level. One of the next gridiron stars finishing up their high school career in Shreveport, at Loyola College Prep, ready to make his mark at the next level is defensive back Dyllan Williams. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG To be familiar with Ahmonte Watkins and his game is to be impressed with his heart, desire, and competitive spirit. Watkins was part of a tough 3-7 season with Riverside Academy during the 2018 season, but the hard times did not diminish his will to win. When the losses started piling up for the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is a team of monsters roaming the Lafayette swamps that answers to the call of Knights. This collective monster was on an unstoppable tear a year ago picking apart Louisiana natives pillaging to a 14-0 record bringing home a 2A state championship to… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Calvary Baptist Academy, located in Shreveport (LA), has a reputation of sending student-athletes off to the college ranks every season. One of the star seniors of the 2019 Cavaliers team is offensive tackle and long snapper Eli Chism. The Class of 2020 prospect is drawing big-time interest from several college programs including Kansas and […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 In 2018, Richwood High School, located in Monroe (LA) battled through a 2-8 campaign with the Rams two wins coming against Carroll (24-23) and Madison (42-0). One of the rising stars on the field who is helping lead Richwood to a turn around season in 2019 is junior athlete Calvin “CJ” Henderson Jr. The […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 In 2017, Coach Terrence Isaac was hired to turn the football program around at Green Oaks High School in Shreveport (LA). In just his second season the Giants returned to the playoffs but unfortunately lost in the first round. This season, expectations are growing around the team as Coach Isaac is preparing to take […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG After a sophomore season throwing for 1,780 yards with 16 touchdowns and five rushing scores, Class of 2020 quarterback Caleb Holstein took his game to a whole other level dismantling Louisiana 4A defenses. The destruction of defensive backs was part of a 245 for… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 In the past two seasons, the Green Oaks football program has gone through a transformation under Coach Terrence Isaac, who in his second season led the Giants back to the playoffs for the first time in three years. Unfortunately, the Giants lost in their opening round game against Wossman, 32-26, in double overtime, but […]
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