Louisiana High School Football News

All signs pointed to a defensive battle. There were nine punts in the first half alone, and neither team reached a first down on its own until the final four minutes left in the first quarter.

MANY - Eric Thomas Jr. took Many's dream away - literally. The Evangel senior receiver hauled in four touchdowns, ripping three away from Many defenders in the process, as the Eagles knocked Many from the Class 2A playoffs for the second straight season with a 53-7 quarterfinal victory Friday night.

The Grambling Kittens went into Friday's quarterfinal game against the No. 1 seeded-St. John Eagles as Class 1A's Cinderella story, a No.

HAYNESVILLE -- The Golden Tornado are Plaquemine Parish-bound again. Haynesville earned a second-straight trip to the Class 1A semifinals with a 32-13 win over No.

Lazedrick Thompson rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns to lead the St. Charles Comets to a 21-12 victory over the Farmerville Farmers in a Class 2A quarterfinal game at St.

November 26, 2009 8:05 p.m. Class 5A quarterfinals Hahnville vs. Rummel Time: 7 p.m. Place: Joe Yenni Stadium.

No. 1 Franklinton vs. No. 25 Benton WHERE: Airline Stadium, Bossier City. NOTABLES: Franklinton defeated Bastrop, 58-26, while Benton topped Cecilia, 38-28, in the second round.

No. 1 Notre Dame made the trek to north Louisiana last week when the Pioneers knocked off North DeSoto in the second round.

Neville quarterback Taylor Burch has one of the best arms in the state, which is why he was recruited to Division I schools even after missing last season with a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament.

For many, the Thanksgiving holiday week is for family parties, out-of-down visiting and socializing with friends.

The fullback dove into the offensive line. After the play his 12-year-old teammate helped him to his feet.

In its 21-0 victory over Ferriday Friday night, Farmerville overcame some uncharacteristicly sloppy play.

Mark Laird had a hand in nearly every score for Ouachita Christian in a 34-19 loss to St.

Form held, but just barely, as Neville scored a frantic 39-36 overtime victory against McDonogh 35 Saturday night in a Class 4A football regional playoff game played at Tad Gormley Stadium.

CECILIA - Terry Martin's biggest concern entering Friday night's 4A regional battle between 25-seed Benton and 24-seed Cecilia was stopping the Tiger's Wing-T offense.

STONEWALL - Two big plays in the last two minutes of the first half proved fatal for North DeSoto's Griffins Friday night.

Generally speaking, a Calvary-Evangel regular-season football game produces a season's worth of hype.

A lot about Comeaux's Class 5A state regional contest is similar to last week's challenge at Dutchtown.

Playoff time has arrived in Louisiana, and out of the 17 area teams that have reached the postseason, nine are hosting games in Round 1. West Monroe completed yet another perfect regular season, going 10-0 to garner the No.

As far as Alexandria Senior High coach Chris Gatlin can remember, his school has never played Cecilia High.