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Riverside Academy running back Jayden Obiekwe breaks away for a touchdown Thursday in the Rebels' state-title win.
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Riverside Academy tops Ascension Catholic, 31-21, for first title since 2016

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Riverside Academy retook the field after halftime Thursday already with a lead, then went promptly for the jugular.

The No. 2 Rebels (12-1) hit a pair of big passing touchdowns on their first two possessions of the second half, two four-play scoring drives, to blow open a big lead and hold off No. 5 Ascension Catholic (11-3) for their first title since 2016.

Coach Lee Roussel and company were back in Caesars Superdome for the second time in three years and able this time to complete their mission for the second championship in program history.

Eagles record breaking running back, Trevin Simon dashed for 41-yards and scored first on the opening possession.

Riverside answered with a pair of Jayden Obiewke touchdowns- the first, a 46-yard pass from Christopher Becknel and then a 2-yard run to give the Rebel’s a 14-7 lead at the break.

Riverside continued to build their lead through the third quarter with the arm of senior signal caller Brock Bourgeois, connecting on deep scoring strikes to Becknel and Kenric Johnson for 42 yards.

“We knew we had to stay in it, so I tried to stay poised and keep everybody positive,” Bourgeois said on the success through the air. “Our line and receivers were incredible all night, and their success made mine possible.”

The Eagles were able to get a comeback bid started by piecing together an 81-yard drive capped by a Josh Barber 1-yard scoring run.

After a Rebel drive stalled out, Ascension Catholic once again mounted another long drive, this time traveling 88 yards before Eagle quarterback Gregory Fernandez dashed in from 3 yards out and pulled his squad within one score, 21-28.

Riverside iced it away with a William Rauch field goal, drilling one from 40 yards.

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The Haynesville Golden Tornado celebrate their 2025 Division-IV Non-Select state championship.
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Haynesville holds off Mangham, 39-37, for first title since 2014

by Jerit Roser
written by Jerit Roser

Haynesville’s third straight trip to New Orleans indeed proved the charm Thursday.

The No. 1 Golden Tornado (14-0) held off No. 2 Mangham (11-3) with a trio of timely takeaways and a late fourth-down stand to claim the Division-IV Non-Select state championship, 39-37 — the program’s first since 2014.

Coach David Franklin and company had been knocking at the door with back-to-back runner-up appearances, but finally managed to get back on the right side of the trip for their 18th title all-time.

“I don’t know what to say,” he smiled. “It’s certainly (better) being on this side than it was the last two years. We’ve had a really good year. We’re just so proud of our kids. You know, you’re always asked the question throughout the year: ‘Is this our year? Is this our year? How good are we gonna be?’

“In Haynesville, we kind of always measure against former teams, and there’s some really good former teams. So I don’t ever compare teams, but I can tell you right now this group is a state champion, so I’m gonna say that we’ve had a really good year since we’re state champs. And we’re so proud of our kids.”

Mangham, back in the Caesars Superdome for the first time since that 2014 game, ensured Haynesville would have to work from start to finish for its achievement.

The Dragons racked up a division-record 484 rushing yards and 31 total first downs and appeared to have answers for one Golden Tornado punch after another.

But Haynesville stripped away two fumbles, including a 25-yard scoop-and-score by sophomore Ethan Henderson, and scored again on a 77-yard interception return by LSU signee Isaiah Washington.

“Those were huge, those were huge,” Franklin said. “And at the same time, I think we had one turnover in a really, really bad time, and I questioned whether that was a turnover or not. But the turnovers that we got, they were all very timely. I mean, any time you can get something like that, that’s really the only time that we stopped them. They’re really, really good on offense.”

This story will be updated….

SCORING SUMMARY

FIRST QUARTER

10:01 — HHS — Ethan Henderson 25-yard fumble return (Elijah Bray kick) — HHS 7-0
9.48 — MHS — Reginald Roberson Jr. 97-yard kick return (Murphy Green kick) — tied 7-7
7:53 — HHS — Ethan Henderson 7-yard run (kick failed) — HHS 13-7
3:08 — MHS — Colby Casey 2-yard run (kick failed) — tied 13-13
1:34 — HHS — Isaiah Washington 54-yard run (kick failed) — HHS 19-13

SECOND QUARTER

10:25 — MHS — Colby Casey 5-yard run (Murphy Green kick) — MHS 20-19
10:05 — HHS — Ethan Henderson 59-yard run (run failed) — HHS 25-20
5:17 — HHS — Isaiah Washington 77-yard interception (Elijah Bray kick) — HHS 32-20
2:56 — MHS — Blake Pierce 17-yard pass from Colby Casey (Murphy Green kick) — HHS 32-27

THIRD QUARTER

1:14 — MHS — Willie Randolph 1-yard run (Ty Wilcher pass from Colby Casey) — MHS 35-32

FOURTH QUARTER

9:52 — HHS — Isaiah Washington 18-yard run (Elijah Bray kick) — HHS 39-35
0:00 — MHS — Team safety — HHS 39-37

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2025 Louisiana football state championship schedule for Superdome

by Louisiana vs. All Y'all
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The LHSAA’s annual Prep Classic football state championships event kicks off Thursday at noon with eight games in three days in Caesars Superdome to wrap up the season.

Three reigning state champions (Archbishop Shaw, Edna Karr and Sterlington) are back for the second straight year.

Two teams (Iowa and Jena) will make their first appearances, while two others (Ouachita, 1994; St. Augustine, 1979) are in title games for the first time in three-plus decades.

Three (Iowa, Jena and North DeSoto) are aiming to win their first state titles in program history.

And four teams (Edna Karr, Haynesville, Iowa and North DeSoto) carry undefeated into the final weekend of the season.

Here’s the rundown of the schedule of matchups. (Note: second- and third-game kickoff times are tentative and subject to be effected depending on prior games’ length.)

THURSDAY, DEC. 11

12:00 p.m. — No. 1 Haynesville (13-0) vs. No. 2 Mangham (11-2) — Division-IV Non-Select
3:30 p.m. — No. 2 Riverside Academy (11-1) vs. No. 5 Ascension Catholic (11-2) — Division-IV Select
7:00 p.m. — No. 5 Dunham (12-1) vs. No. 6 Calvary Baptist (12-1) — Division-III Select

FRIDAY, DEC. 12

12:00 p.m. — No. 1 North DeSoto (13-0) vs. No. 2 Iowa (13-0) — Division-II Non-Select
3:30 p.m. — No. 1 Jena (12-1) vs. No. 2 Sterlington (11-2) — Division-III Non-Select
7:00 p.m. — No. 1 St. Charles Catholic (12-1) vs. No. 7 Archbishop Shaw (9-4) — Division-II Select

SATURDAY, DEC. 13

12:00 p.m. — No. 1 Ruston (11-2) vs. No. 14 Ouachita Parish (10-4) — Division-I Non-Select
3:30 p.m. — No. 1 Edna Karr (13-0) vs. No. 3 St. Augustine (12-1) — Division-I Select

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Edna Karr holds off Catholic-BR late, 17-10, to win 26th straight, clinch Dome return

by Jerit Roser
written by Jerit Roser

Edna Karr was getting quickly backed into the red zone late Friday with the semifinal battle, its title defense and its state-best winning streak on the line.

Catholic-Baton Rouge was finally mounting the most productive drive by either team of defensive slug fest of a second half, moving the chains on key third and fourth downs and quickly starting to bear down toward the goal line.

But seniors Kylon Jones and Cornell Williams III and junior Ronell Kindell Jr. swarmed a ball-carrier at about the 12-yard line, jarring loose a fumble that defensive end Romeo “Ro” Brown would pounce on and help seal the 17-10 victory.

“I knew one of my guys was gonna make a play,” smiled Brown, who signed Wednesday with Nicholls State. “I knew I just had to be the one to fall on it and recover it and protect it like my baby.”

The recovery secured the No. 1 Cougars (13-0) a berth in next week’s Division-I Select title game against Catholic League rival No. 3 St. Augustine (12-1).

Edna Karr, the defending champion, has now won 26 straight games and is one of just three remaining teams with an opportunity to repeat in their respective divisions.

Both the Cougars and No. 4 Bears (10-3) had been stout defensively from start to finish, holding one another to far-and-away their season-low scoring outputs and combining for several third- and fourth-down stops.

But Edna Karr coach Brice Brown pointed to takeaways — interceptions by Maurice Williams Jr. (Colorado), Aiden Hall (LSU) and Jones, plus the fumble recovery — and a plus-3 turnover margin as the critical difference.

“The turnovers, the turnovers,” he said. “I think without those turnovers we would’ve been dead in the water, but I think the defensive line and linebackers played exceptionally well, especially the DBs playing so much man-to-man tonight.”

This story will be updated…

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Ouachita Parish holds Neville, 14-7, punches first Dome ticket since 1994

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Ouachita Parish had held Neville out of the end zone the first three-plus quarters Friday.

And when the No. 14 Lions (10-4) needed one more stop in the final minutes to hold off the No. 2 Tigers (9-4), they rose to the occasion to their District 2-5A rival, 14-7, and earn a historic state-championship opportunity.

With just under seven minutes left in the contest, Neville took over at its own 6-yard line. 

Junior quarterback Parker Robinson led his squad on down the field, connecting on six straight passes and knocking on the door of potentially leveling the score.

But on third-and-6, Ouachita edge rusher Alex Smith notched a sack to set up a fourth-and-long. And senior corner Wydell Clark Jr. defended the pass and forced the turnover on downs to allow the Lions the opportunity to ice the ball game and punch their first ticket to Caesars Superdome since 1994.

“We haven’t been here in 20 years, and we haven’t been to the Dome in almost 30.” Ouachita senior quarterback Montrell Conner Jr. said. “To do this and then beat Neville, this is a revenge tour. We work our butts off each and every day. We deserve this — and we’re not done yet.”

The Lions will face another District 2-5A rival, No. 1 Ruston (11-2), in New Orleans for the opportunity to win their first title since 1989.

Few outside of the team itself likely predicted Ouachita would be among the last teams standing in December.

But coach Benjy Lewis and company saw the potential in the offseason and never wavered during a four-game losing streak during their district gauntlet.

“We took some lumps in district,” star defensive tackle Dylan Berymon said. “Dropped one to Neville and one to Ruston, but it’s the same thing with them—you can’t beat a team twice.”

The Lions took the opening lead late in the first period after a blocked punt set up a 4-yard touchdown run by Conner.

Neville appeared to have its answer late in the opening half. Robinson found Desi Byrd open in the end zone but Ouachita safety Deandre Mansfield got a finger in to knock the ball loose.

After the break, the teams exchanged punts until late in the third when Conner capped a 10-play drive by tossing a 27-yard scoring strike to Seneca Battle to extend the lead to 14-0.

“I saw no safety in the middle.” Conner explained. “They all walked down because they were expecting us to run. I knew the concept we had, so I just let it fly — even if I took a shot — and my receiver made a play for me.”

Neville finally found the end zone early with a 78-yard drive that halved the lead early in the fourth when Robinson connected with Jamarion Roberson on a 13-yard touchdown pass.

But that’s all the Lions would allow, coming up with stops the rest of the way to keep the Tigers from finding much of a rhythm and hold them to just 46 yards on the ground for the night.

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LHSAA football semifinals scores (Friday, Dec. 5)

by Louisiana vs. All Y'all
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The final night of Louisiana high school football at school sites around the state did not disappoint.

Sixteen teams survived semifinal matchups and a cold, damp Friday night to punch their tickets to next week’s three-day Prep Classic state championship event in Caesars Superdome.

Among more than half a dozen thrillers: Two games took overtime to decide (St. Charles Catholic and Calvary Baptist advancing), another ended on a walk-off touchdown (St. Augustine) and another on a failed hail mary (Dunham).

Two teams will make their first-ever title-game appearances (Iowa and Jena), and two others ended decades-long droughts (Ouachita Parish and St. Augustine).

Here’s the rundown of all 16 semifinal scores around the state.

DIVISION-I NON-SELECT

No. 1 Ruston 21, No. 13 Zachary 17
No. 14 Ouachita Parish 14, No. 2 Neville 7

DIVISION-I SELECT

No. 1 Edna Karr 17, No. 4 Catholic-Baton Rouge 10
No. 3 St. Augustine 31, No. 7 John Curtis 29

DIVISION-II NON-SELECT

No. 1 North DeSoto 58, No. 5 Plaquemine 44
No. 2 Iowa 28, No. 3 Belle Chasse 21

DIVISION-II SELECT

No. 1 St. Charles Catholic 34, No. 4 University Lab 27 (overtime)
No. 7 Archbishop Shaw 27, No. 6 Vandebilt Catholic 0

DIVISION-III NON-SELECT

No. 1 Jena 30, No. 12 Union Parish 6
No. 2 Sterlington 63, No. 3 St. James 38

DIVISION-III SELECT

No 5 Dunham 49, No. 1 Lafayette Christian 48
No. 6 Calvary Baptist 34, No. 2 Notre Dame 28 (overtime)

DIVISION-IV NON-SELECT

No. 1 Haynesville 47, No. 4 Jeanerette 6
No. 2 Mangham 49, No. 3 South Plaquemines 14

DIVISION-IV SELECT

No. 5 Ascension Catholic 45, No. 1 Westminster Christian 14
No. 2 Riverside Academy 42, No. 6 Ascension Episcopal 14

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LSU closes early signing period strong with Lamar Brown, Richard Anderson, DL group

by Jerit Roser
written by Jerit Roser

The anxiety lingered an extra couple of days, but LSU secured Louisiana’s top two 2026 prospects and an impressive defensive haul before Friday’s close of the early signing period.

Edna Karr defensive tackle Richard Anderson‘s paperwork was officially reported Thursday afternoon, and two-way University Lab star Lamar Brown followed suit Friday.

Pensacola, Fla., edge rusher Trenton Henderson and Suwanee, Ga., defensive lineman Daverin “Deuce” Geralds II signed in between, helping put an emphatic exclamation on a strong week overall for new coach Lane Kiffin and the still-forming class in Baton Rouge.

Anderson and Brown had in particular toyed with the potential of delaying their signings as they awaited a better sense of what the Tigers’ staff might look like in 2026 among other assurances.

But the impressive quartet in the trenches is now locked in, along with a good foundation of the class overall, as the first major step of Kiffin and company retooling their new roster this winter.

The class now officially includes 14 prospects, including eight in-state standouts (bolded below):

WR Brayden Allen, Lafayette Christian
TE J.C. Anderson, Mt. Zion (Ill.)
DT Richard Anderson, Edna Karr
WR Corey Barber Jr., Clay-Chalkville (Ala.)
EDGE Lamar Brown, University Lab
DB Dezyrian “Pook” Ellis, Franklin Parish
CB Havon Finney Jr., Sierra Canyon (Calif.)
DL Daverin “Deuce” Geralds II, Collins Hill (Ga.)
S Aiden Hall, Edna Karr
EDGE Trenton Henderson, Pine Forest (Fla.)
WR Jabari Mack, Destrehan
OT Brysten Martinez, East Ascension
OL Ryan Miret, Southridge (Fla.)
S/ATH Isaiah Washington, Haynesville

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Ragin’ Cajuns adds 21 early signees, including 14 in-state

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Louisiana (Lafayette) coach Michael Desormeaux announced the addition of 21 players on Wednesday for the 2026 season during National Signing Day.

Louisiana stayed in-state for the majority of its newcomers with 14 players – including 12 within a two-hour drive – hailing from the Bayou State. The Ragin’ Cajuns added three players from the state of Mississippi, two from Alabama, one from Texas, and one from Australia.

Twenty of the 21 newcomers signed scholarships to play for Louisiana beginning in the 2026 season with the Ragin’ Cajuns adding a preferred walk-on.

Six of the newcomers — Devin Franklin (Oak Grove), Jai’Vale Fredericks (Daphne, Ala.), Mason Golding (Melbourne, Australia), Trey Shaw (Hattiesburg, Miss.), Xavier Waters (Houston, Texas) and Edrick Williams (Daphne, Ala.) — will officially enroll at Louisiana beginning for the Spring 2026 semester.

“National Signing Day is always an exciting time,” Desormeaux said. You get to add to the culture that you’re trying to build, and we’re really excited about this group. Our staff did a phenomenal job. This morning, you’re 20 for 20, so no bad surprises there, which is always what you worry about going into it.

“A lot of these guys have been committed since June,” said Desormeaux. “And it’s been a really fun group, I think they’re excited about being a part of what we’re doing here, about trying to elevate our program and trying to get back to (Sun Belt) conference championships. They’ve been really good throughout this whole process.”

2026 LOUISIANA RAGIN’ CAJUNS FOOTBALL SIGNING CLASS

David Baker – OL, 6-5, 350, New Orleans, La. (Warren Easton HS)
Roderick “Rod” Bingham – S, 5-11, 175, Plaquemine, La. (Plaquemine HS)
Jeremiah “Jerry” Birdlow – TE, 6-4, 230, Slidell, La. (Slidell HS)
Kristion Brooks – WR, 6-3, 185, Zachary, La. (Zachary HS)
Ty Dominique – DL, 6-3, 235, Slidell, La. (St. Augustine HS)
# Devin Franklin – LB, 6-5, 210, Oak Grove, La. (Oak Grove HS)
# Jai’Vale Fredericks – OL, 6-6, 315, Daphne, Ala. (Daphne HS)
# Mason Golding – P, 6-2, 190, Melbourne, Australia
Gunnar Goodwin – OL, 6-4, 295, Corinth, Miss. (Kossuth HS)
Luke Green – S, 6-1, 190, Lafayette, La. (Lafayette Christian Academy)
Julius Harper – CB, 6-2, 180, Prentiss, Miss. (Jefferson Davis County HS)
Harrison Kidder – LB, 6-1, 210, Baton Rouge, La. (Catholic HS)
Jayden Michael – OL, 6-5, 325, Lutcher, La. (Lutcher HS)
Jordan Pinnock – DL, 6-4, 240, Baton Rouge, La. (University Lab)
Jayden Reed – S, 5-11, 180, Monroe, La. (Neville HS)
# Trey Shaw – OL, 6-4 295, Hattiesburg, Miss. (Oak Grove HS)
Ke’Rynn Smith – RB, 5-9, 190, Metairie, La. (Holy Cross)
Jackson Villaume – LS, 5-10, 210, Baton Rouge, La. (Parkview Baptist School)
Braylon Walker – CB, 5-10, 175, Lafayette, La. (Lafayette Christian Academy)
# Xavier Waters – DL, 6-1, 320, Houston, Texas (North Shore HS)
# Edrick Williams – S, 6-0, 175, Daphne, Ala. (Daphne HS)

# – denotes mid-year enrollees

SIGNEES CAPSULES

David Baker – OL, 6-5, 350, New Orleans, La. (Warren Easton HS)
Part of a huge offensive line at Warren Easton, which played the past two seasons in District 9-5A.

Roderick “Rod” Bingham – S, 5-11, 175, Plaquemine, La. (Plaquemine HS)

Posted 50 tackles with five interceptions and five sacks as a senior at Plaquemine High School … had 93 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and five interceptions as a junior … intercepted three passes in a 2024 playoff win over Northwest … led the Green Devils to a 12-2 record as a junior and a Division II non-select semifinal appearance … named to the 2024 LHSAA Class 4A All-State team … part of a PHS defense which held five opponents to eight points or less during the regular season.

Jeremiah “Jerry” Birdlow – TE, 6-4, 230, Slidell, La. (Slidell HS)
Had 36 receptions for 540 yards, with a 15.0 yard average, and six touchdowns as a senior at Slidell High School … a three-star recruit for the Tigers and No. 35-rated prospect in the state of Louisiana by 247Sports.com … a first-team, All-District 7-5A selection in basketball … chose Louisiana over offers from Arkansas State, South Alabama and South Florida.

Kristion Brooks – WR, 6-3, 185, Zachary, La. (Zachary HS)
The No. 39 overall prospect in the state of Louisiana by 247Sports.com … a three-star recruit … finished a 10-game junior season for the Broncos with 26 receptions for 365 yards, three touchdowns and a 14.0 yards per reception average … caught nine passes for 122 yards and three TDs as a sophomore … chose Louisiana over FBS offers from Arkansas State, Louisi-ana Tech and Pitt.

Ty Dominique – DL, 6-3, 235, Slidell, La. (St. Augustine HS)
Rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports.com … a two-time, first-team, All-District 9-5A selection on defense in New Orleans’ Catholic League … recorded eight sacks over two sea-sons with the Purple Knights … became a starter on the defensive line as a sophomore … picked Louisiana over South Alabama, Texas State and UCF.

Devin Franklin – LB, 6-5, 210, Oak Grove, La. (Oak Grove HS)
Plans to enroll at UL beginning in the Spring 2026 semester … named first-team All-District 2-2A as a junior … versatile player in the mold of Jaden Dugger … has played rush end, out-side linebacker, cornerback and safety for Oak Grove.

Jai’Vale Fredericks – OL, 6-6, 315, Daphne, Ala. (Daphne HS)

Mason Golding – P, 6-2, 190, Melbourne, Australia
Trained under Darren Bennett and Rhys Felton at GridCo Perth … will enroll at Louisiana for the Spring 2026 semester … will join a list of Australian punters at Louisiana that includes Daniel Cardona, Steven Coutts, Rhys Byrns and Nathan Torney.

Gunnar Goodwin – OL, 6-4, 295, Corinth, Miss. (Kossuth HS)
Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com … named to the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal All-Area Small School Team as a junior … selected to play in the annual Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Football Game … a first-team Class 3A all-state selection … chose Louisiana over offers from Memphis, Tulane, Southern Miss, South Alabama, Air Force, Navy and Central Michigan.

Luke Green – S, 6-1, 190, Lafayette, La. (Lafayette Christian Academy)
Team leader in tackles as a senior at Lafayette Christian Academy … recorded 91 tackles with two sacks and an interception through 11 games on the season for the Knights … posted 88 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, four pass breakups and one forced fumble as a junior … the Class 2A state champion in the boy’s 400-meters … held offers from Liberty, Army, Navy and Arkansas State.

Julius Harper – CB, 6-2, 180, Prentiss, Miss. (Jefferson Davis County HS)
Two-way player at Jefferson Davis County, earning time at cornerback and wide receiver … two-year member of the track team … earned state champion honors in the long jump (21.09).

Harrison Kidder – LB, 6-1, 210, Baton Rouge, La. (Catholic HS)
Part of a Catholic squad that advanced to the Division I select state semifinals for the ninth consecutive year … helped lead CHS to four consecutive district titles.

Jayden Michael – OL, 6-5, 325, Lutcher, La. (Lutcher HS)
A two-time, All-District 8-4A selection at Lutcher High School … helped lead the Bulldogs to a second-round appearance in the 2024 state playoffs … coached by Dwain Jenkins

Jordan Pinnock – DL, 6-4, 240, Baton Rouge, La. (University Lab)
Versatile two-way player for U-High, spending time on both the offensive and defensive line … chose Louisiana over North Texas.

Jayden Reed – S, 5-11, 180, Monroe, La. (Neville HS)
Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and On3.com … a Louisiana Class 5A first-team, all-state selection as a junior … recorded 125 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, 2 interceptions and one defensive TD … helped NHS to an 11-2 record and a Louisiana Division I Non-Select state semifinal appearance in 2024 … selected Louisiana over Louisiana Tech.

Trey Shaw – OL, 6-4 295, Hattiesburg, Miss. (Oak Grove HS)
A three-star prospect by 247Sports.com … plans to enroll at Louisiana in January … rated as the No. 43 player in the state of Mississippi by the Clarion Ledger … selected to play in the annual Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Football Game … received offers from Southern Miss, South Alabama, Colorado State, Oregon State, Tulsa and UTSA.

Ke’Rynn Smith – RB, 5-9, 190, Metairie, La. (Holy Cross HS)
A three-star prospect and No. 30-ranked product in the state of Louisiana by 247Sports.com … rushed for just under 1,400 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior for the Tigers in New Or-leans’ Catholic League … named first-team, All-District 9-5A … played as a freshman at Holy Cross and tallied 3,256 yards and 47 touchdowns during his four-year career … a workhorse runner who fumbled twice in his four seasons for HC … considered offers from Houston, Arkansas, Pittsburgh, Indiana, Tulsa, Missouri, Oklahoma State, TCU, Troy, UCF, Liberty, and Arkansas State.

Jackson Villaume – LS, 5-10, 210, Baton Rouge, La. (Parkview Baptist School)
A five-star long snapper and the No. 9-ranked long snapper in the nation by Kohl’s Professional Camps … rated as the No. 7 national long snapper by 247Sports.com … three-year letterwinner at Parkview Baptist School, where he was the Eagles’ Special Teams MVP … finished fifth overall at the 2025 Kohl’s Underclassman Challenge … placed third overall at the Hammer 2024 Winter Elite Camp.

Braylon Walker – CB, 5-10, 175, Lafayette, La. (Lafayette Christian Academy)
Has thrown for 1,821 yards with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions as a senior, while rushing for 959 yards and 11 more scores on 127 carries … accounted for 40 touchdowns (20 rushing, 20 passing) as a junior, throwing for 2,417 yards on 158 of 279 passing and another 669 yards on 156 carries (4.3 yards per carry) … led Knights to the Division III select state semifinals as a junior.

Xavier Waters – DL, 6-1, 320, Houston, Texas (North Shore HS)
Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com … named one of the top 100 recruits in the Greater Houston area by the Houston Chronicle … will enroll at Louisiana in Spring 2026 … signed with Louisiana over FBS offers from Colorado State, Louisiana Tech, North Texas, Utah State and UTEP.

Edrick Williams – S, 6-0, 175, Daphne, Ala. (Daphne HS)
A three-star prospect and No. 46-rated recruit in the state of Alabama by 247Sports.com … will enroll at Louisiana in the Spring 2026 … recorded 95 tackles with seven passes defend-ed, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries as a senior … picked Louisiana over FBS offers from Arkansas State, Florida State, Georgia State, Miami (Ohio), Middle Tennessee, South Alabama, Southern Miss and UAB.

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Tulane signs 14 during 2026 early period despite coaching change

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Tulane, two days before it plays in its fourth consecutive American Conference Championship, collected 14 newcomers in the December signing period on Wednesday.

The class featured three defensive linemen, three defensive backs, two offensive linemen, two wide receivers to go with one apiece from the bandit, quarterback, linebacker and tight end positions.

The newcomers are listed below.

AJ Amos, OL
6’5, 317
Germantown HS (TN)
Germantown, TN

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com … Played guard and defensive tackle at Germantown.

Keyshaun Coleman, WR
6’4, 195
Germantown HS (MS)
Madison, MS

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com … As a junior, he gained nearly 1,300 all-purpose yards (604 receiving, 277 rushing, 405 return) … As a sophomore, he posted 51 receptions for 1,048 yards and 10 TDs … Has a vertical leap of 32 inches and runs the 40-yard dash in 4.41 seconds … Boasts a 100-meter time of 10.72 seconds … Also played corner at Germantown.

Deontavis Cooper, OL
6’4, 300
Thomas County Central HS (GA)
Thomasville, GA

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com … Played tackle and guard at Thomas County.

Jordyn Crites, DL
6’7, 260
Friendswood HS (TX)
Friendswood, TX

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com … Named District 11 5A Defensive Lineman of the Year … Played defensive end and tight end at Friendswood … Has an 83-inch wingspan with a vertical leap of 33 inches … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds, squats 530 pounds and boasts a bench of 340.

Cayden Dees, BAN
6’3, 250
Montgomery Catholic Prep (AL)
Montgomery, AL 

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com … Four-year starter who played offensive and defensive line, helping Montgomery Catholic capture two state titles in his first three seasons … Named team captain for his junior season … Was named Defensive Line MVP at the Under Armor Next Football Camp … Also competed in track and field at Montgomery Catholic.

Gary Hadley, Jr., WR
6’2, 184
Cardinal Gibbons HS (FL)
Pompano Beach, FL

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com … Helped Blanch Ely High school to an 8-4 record as a junior and a berth in the 5A regional semifinals … That season, he amassed 30 receptions for 740 yards and four touchdowns to go with four more scores on the ground with 391 yards rushing … Also threw four touchdowns … Played safety and corner in high school as well … District qualifier in the long jump and triple jump on his track and field team and competed in the 100, 4×100 and 4×400 relays.

Myrone Jean, DB
6’4, 170
Lake Wales School (FL)
Lake Wales, FL

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and On3.com … Played free safety, strong safety and cornerback at Lake Wales … Possesses a 40-yard dash time of 4.54 seconds … Also competed on the track, boasting a 200-meter time of 21.45 seconds and a 400-meter mark of 49.18.

Trace Johnson, QB
6’1, 191
Santa Margarita HS (CA)
Laguna Niguel, CA

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com … Coached by 2002 Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer at Santa Margarita … As a junior, led California’s 6A classification with 3,522 passing yards, throwing 29 touchdowns and running for two more … As a sophomore, he threw for 2,844 yards and 35 scores … Also plays baseball at Santa Margarita.

Chan Lumpkin, LB
6’4, 220
Taylor County HS (GA)
Reynolds, GA

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com … Has also seen action at wide receiver … Over the course of his career, he racked up 96 total tackles with 16 tackles for loss … Offensively, he posted 44 catches for 581 yards and four touchdowns … Also played basketball at Taylor County, seeing action in 65 games during his first three years.

LJ Moton, DB
6’4, 190
Veterans HS (GA)
Kathleen, GA

Prior to Tulane: Also played free safety and cornerback at Veterans … Piled up 45 tackles, three interceptions, four tackles for loss and eight pass breakups during his junior season to earn all-region honors … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds … Possesses a vertical leap of 36 inches … Squats 375 pounds with a bench press of 210.

Orion Saunders, DB
6’4, 180
Middlesex School (MA)
Concord, MA

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com … Seventh-best prospect in the state of Massachusetts, according to 247Sports.com … Has an 81-inch wingspan … Also played wide receiver … Also competes in track and field, setting personal-bests of 22 feet, 1 inch in the long jump and 44 feet in the triple jump as a junior.

Colby Simpson, TE
6’6, 225
Oaks Christian School (CA)
West Lake Village, CA

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds … Also played defensive end, racking up 40 tackles and a sack in 12 games as a sophomore.

AJ Westfield, DL
6’3, 280
Bradley Central HS (TN)
Cleveland, TN

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com … As a junior, posted 90 tackles from his defensive end spot, including 40 tackles for loss and eight sacks en route to Class 6A all-state honors … Tabbed as the No. 34 overall recruit in the state of Tennessee … Squats 425 pounds with a bench press of 255 … Also played basketball at Cleveland.

Nick Witherspoon, DL
6’3, 300
Central Tuscaloosa HS (AL)
Tuscaloosa, AL

Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com … Played guard and defensive tackle at Central Tuscaloosa … Rated as the No. 4 interior offensive line prospect in the state of Alabama … Has an 82-inch wingspan.

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ULM inks 20 in JUCO-heavy early signing class

by University News Release
written by University News Release

The ULM football team introduced their 2026 early signing class on Wednesday (Dec. 3), welcoming 20 new members of the Warhawk Football family.

ULM’s signees represent seven different states, including Louisiana (1), Mississippi (10), Alabama (3), Arkansas (1), Texas (3), Iowa (1) and Kansas (1). The signees include 15 junior college transfers and five high school prospects. Of the signees, 10 are on the offensive side of the ball and 10 are on the defensive side.

Name Position Hometown Previous School
Lazavier Amos LB Waco, Texas Trinity Valley CC
Jermarj Bell WR Mound Bayou, Miss. Co-Lin CC
Jonathan Crain DB Brandon, Miss. Co-Lin CC
Freddie Gavin OL Heidelberg, Miss. East Central CC
Edarius Green OL Natchez, Miss. Co-Lin CC
Jeremyah Green OL Quitman, Ark. Quitman HS
RJ Hall DB Terry, Miss. Hinds CC
Micah Hampton DL Hoover, Ala. Hinds CC
Gavin Howard DB Lexington, Miss. Holmes County Central HS
Dalen Huston TE Johnston, Iowa Iowa Central CC
DJ Jester DB Hazlehurst, Miss. Hutchinson CC
Christian Johnson QB Montgomery, Ala. Hutchinson CC
Jayden Lewis DB Pinson, Ala. Trinity Valley CC
Van Martinez OL Monroe, La. Neville HS
Keidric Osunde-Brown WR Arlington, Texas Bowie HS
Jackson Parker LB Florence, Miss. Northeast Mississippi CC
LT Robinson WR Wichita, Kan. Hutchinson CC
Jaiden Tucker WR Lexington, Miss. Holmes County Central HS
Mike Williams DB Natchez, Miss. Co-Lin CC
TJ Williams LB Houston, Texas Tyler JC

Lazavier Amos
LB / Waco, Texas / Trinity Valley CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Trinity Valley CC at linebacker, appearing in 19 games … Totaled 182 tackles, five sacks, four tackles for loss and two pass breakups … Logged double-digit tackles in all but one game this season … Collected 2+ sacks in two games this season.

Jemarj Bell
WR / Mound Bayou, Miss. / Copiah-Lincoln CC
Before ULM: Spent one seasons at Co-Lin CC, seeing action in 10 games at wide receiver … Tallied 28 receptions for 360 yards and two touchdowns in 2025 … Part of a receiving core that saw Co-Lin go 8-2 overall and 5-1 in conference play.

Jonathan Crain
DB / Brandon, Miss. / Copiah-Lincoln CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Co-Lin CC … Totaled 43 tackles, 1.0 TFL, three interceptions and 10 pass breakups … Notched an interception at Jones College this season.

Freddie Gavin Jr.
OL / Heidelberg, Miss. / East Central CC
Before ULM: Saw action in seven games in 2025 at East Central CC … Appeared in all three wins for ECCC … Went 10-2 in his final season at Heidelberg HS.

Edarius Green
OL / Natchez, Miss. / Copiah-Lincoln CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Co-Lin CC, appearing in 17 games … Named All-MACCC First Team in 2024 … Played at nine games at center last season, anchoring a line that helped the team average 306.6 yards per game.

Jeremyah Green
OL / Quitman, Ark. / Quitman HS
Before ULM: Started all four years on varsity at Quitman HS … Three-star offensive lineman according to 247Sports.

RJ Hall
DB / Terry, Miss. / Hinds CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Hinds CC, seeing action in eight games … Totaled 32 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack, an interception and five pass breakups … Posted eight tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss against Co-Lin.

Micah Hampton
DL / Hoover, Ala. / Hinds CC
Before ULM: Named All-MACCC First Team … Spent two seasons at Hinds CC, seeing action in 10 games … Totaled 15 tackles, one tackle for loss, a sack, two fumble recoveries and a blocked kick … Also returned a punt 15 yards this season.

Gavin Howard
DB / Lexington, Miss. / Holmes County Central HS
Before ULM: Spent four years on varsity at Holmes County HS, seeing action at wide receiver, running back and on the defense … Totaled 68 carries for 586 rushing yards and eight touchdowns at running back … Claimed 137 receptions for 2,688 yards and 29 touchdowns at wide receiver … Totaled 77 tackles, four tackles for loss, eight interceptions, 15 pass breakups and three fumble recoveries on the defense.

Dalen Huston 
TE / Johnston, Iowa / Iowa Central CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Iowa Central CC as a wide receiver, appearing in 18 games … Collected 32 receptions for 554 yards, scoring five touchdowns … Posted five receptions for 62 yards against Coffeyville CC last season.

DJ Jester
DB / Hazlehurst, Miss. / Hutchinson CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Hutchinson CC, clinching the 2025 KJCCC Championship … Named 2024 All-MACCC Honorable Mention … Tallied 84 tackles, a sack, 2.5 TFL, a forced fumble, three interceptions–for 111 yards–and five pass breakups across 20 games … Collected six tackles, a sack and an interception for a touchdown at Iowa Central CC.

Christian Johnson 
QB / Montgomery, Ala. / Hutchinson CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Hutchinson CC at quarterback, seeing action in 21 games … Completed 193 of 323 passes for a completion rate of 59.8% and 27 touchdowns … Tallied five touchdowns and no interceptions in the season opener against New Mexico Military Institute …  Named KJCCC Offensive Player of the Week on September 9 … Led the team to a KJCCC Championship.

Jayden Lewis
DB / Pinson, Ala. / Trinity Valley CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Trinity Valley, seeing action in 19 games at defensive back … Tallied 32 tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss, an interception and nine pass breakups … Registered six tackles and a pass breakup against Tyler JC.

Van Martinez
OL / Monroe, La. / Neville HS
Before ULM: Saw time over four years at Neville HS … Helped lead Neville to a 9-3 record and a playoff run in his senior season.

Keidric Osunde-Brown
WR / Arlington, Texas / Bowie HS
Before ULM: Spent three seasons on varsity at Bowie HS … Tallied 108 receptions for 1,577 yards and 19 touchdowns across 27 games … Also returned two punts his senior year and five carries for 21 yards.

Jackson Parker
LB / Florence, Miss. / Northeast Mississippi CC
Before ULM: Spent a season at Northeast Mississippi CC, appearing in seven games … Recorded 38 tackles, three sacks, 5.5 tackles for loss, four pass breakups and two blocked punts … Blocked two punts against East Central CC, earning Defensive Player of the Week honors.

LT Robinson
WR / Wichita, Kan. / Hutchinson CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Hutchinson CC, appearing in 21 games and averaging 1.9 receptions per game … Logged 39 receptions for 570 yards and two touchdowns, both coming this season on the way to a KJCCC title.

Jaiden Tucker
WR / Lexington, Miss. / Holmes County Central HS
Before ULM: Spent all four years seeing action on varsity at Holmes County Central HS at defensive back and wide receiver … As a receiver, posted 104 receptions for 1,832 yards and 22 touchdowns … On the defense, collected 39 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and two interceptions … Also seen time as a return specialist, returning 11 kickoffs for 284 yards and eight punts for 135 yards.

Mike Williams
DB / Natchez, Miss. / Copiah-Lincoln CC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Co-Lin CC at defensive back, appearing in 12 games … Totaled 21 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss and two pass breakups … Also saw time at receiver, collecting three receptions for 25 yards in 2024.

TJ Williams
LB / Houston, Texas / Tyler JC
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Tyler JC at linebacker, appearing in 18 games … Anchored a defense that claimed the SWJCFC Championship … Logged 60 tackles, 2.5 sacks and five tackles for loss … Collected nine tackles against Georgia Military College.

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