Louisiana’s top Week 3 small schools performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 was another full of standout performances across every corner of Louisiana high school football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Louisiana has gathered more than 40 of the top state lines from around the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of the best from Class 1A, Class 2A and Class 3A below, or <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/09/louisianas-top-week-3-large-schools-performances/">click here for more of the best from Class 4A and Class 5A</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='291097' first='Harlem' last='Berry'] | 5-11, 165 RB/ATH | St. Martin's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Louisiana's top-ranked 2025 prospect scored seven total touchdowns in a 53-28 defeat of Riverdale — five rushing on 16 carries and 221 yards, and another two on his three receptions for 106 yards. Berry also completed a 50-yard pass and recorded five tackles and a forced fumble on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1221242' first='Jim' last='Burlew'] | RB | Buckeye (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Panthers' junior ran 14 times for 133 yards and three scores and returned an interception 92 yards in their 67-26 defeat of Pine Prairie.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='139471' first='Cullen' last='Charles'] | 6-0, 190 ATH | St. Martinville (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Arizona State commitment caught four passes for 165 yards and three touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kaleb Collins | 5-10, 200 DL/RB/ATH | Lakeview (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Gators' senior rushed 12 times for 280 yards and three touchdowns in a 58-12 defeat of Northwood (Lena).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1221071' first='Brock' last='Comeaux'] | 5-7, 170 WR | Parkview Baptist (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior receiver caught four passes for 120 yards and two scores in a 27-0 defeat of Brusly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='915073' first='Dillon' last='Compton'] | 6-0, 180 ATH | Bunkie (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior completed 10 of his 14 passes for 155 yards and three touchdowns and added 50 yards and two more scores rushing in the Panthers' 54-12 win against Jonesboro-Hodge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1250295' first='Darryl' last='Franklin'] | 5-6, 140 RB/ATH | The Willow School (2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The freshman hauled in four passes for 178 yards and two scores in a 21-18 defeat of Sophie B. Wright.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914014' first='Eli' last='Friend'] | 6-1, 195 QB | Isidore Newman (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Greenies' junior quarterback completed 21 of 30 passes for 290 yards and a pair of touchdowns and rushed 13 times for another 89 yards and three scores to beat Benton, 37-27.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='291100' first='Brennan' last='Gibson'] | 5-8, 155 WR/ATH | Port Allen (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pelican's junior ULM target carried five times for 74 yards and a pair of scores in a 37-6 defeat of Livonia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='804170' first='Drake' last='Griffin'] | 6-1, 205 LB/DL | St. Mary's (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior racked up 15 tackles in the Tigers' 26-13 defeat of Holy Savior Menard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ke'Von Johnson | 5-9, 150 RB | St. Edmund (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Blue Jays' sophomore back carried 30 times for 216 yards and five touchdowns in a 46-6 defeat of Westminster (Lafayette). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='678305' first='Zerrick' last='Jones'] | 5-8, 160 ATH | Jena (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another big night for the Giants' senior as Jones ran for 173 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-0 defeat of St. Frederick.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deacon Lafollette | 5-11, 150 K | Many (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tigers' veteran specialist held up his role in a long, high-scoring battle at Haughton, capped with the game-winning field goal in double overtime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1237769' first='Zion' last='Lee'] | 5-10, 210 LB | Bunkie (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore totaled 12 tackles and a sack in a 54-12 defeat of Jonesboro-Hodge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Elmari Lewis | 6-1, 170 QB/ATH | Vidalia (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore racked up 180 yards and four scores in a 50-6 rout of Block. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914220' first='Elidrick' last='Murray'] | 5-10, 155 WR/DB | Marksville (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior was the Tigers' latest standout to post a huge Friday night during their strong start to the season as he rushed for 251 yards, two touchdowns and a game-winning two-point conversion in a 34-33 overtime defeat of Grant. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='734867' first='Emile' last='Picarella'] | 6-2, 215 QB | University Lab (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The transfer from Mississippi rose to the occasion in one of the state's most high-profile matchups for the week with 257 yards and three touchdowns on 19-for-33 passes in a 31-30 defeat of Catholic (Baton Rouge).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Omarion Pierr | 5-8, 150 RB/ATH | Lakeview (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pierr rushed 11 times for 271 yards and four touchdowns in a 58-12 win against Northwood (Lena).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='291081' first='Kolby' last='Thomas'] | 5-10, 160 WR | Calvary Baptist (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior caught five passes for 170 yards and two long touchdowns to lead the Cavaliers' deep and talented receiving corps in a 42-21 defeat of C.E. Byrd.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1237766' first='Chancellor' last='Washington'] | 5-10, 170 RB | North Caddo (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Titans' scored three touchdowns on four offensive touchdowns with 81 yards receiving and 37 yards rushing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->