Louisiana’s top Week 4 large 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 4A and Class 5A below, or <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/09/louisianas-top-week-4-small-schools-performances/">click here for more of the best from Class 1A, Class 2A and Class 3A</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='710991' first='Richard' last='Anderson'] | 6-4, 280 DL | Edna Karr (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The big sophomore defensive tackle, one of Louisiana's top 2026 prospects had eight tackles, including two for loss, and a pair of quarterback hurries in his Cougars' 27-16 defeat of St. Augustine in a top-10 Class 5A matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914207' first='Aidan' last='Anding'] | 6-0, 165 DB | Ruston (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior cornerback snatched a pair of interceptions to lead his Bearcats' stout defensive night against high-powered Lafayette Christian, a performance that included five picks in all by Ruston to help holds the Knights to less than half their typical scoring average.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='710967' first='Chantz' last='Babineaux'] | 6-0, 185 ATH | Carencro (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Golden Bears' sophomore star continued to light up his first season at quarterback with 394 yards and two touchdowns on 21-of-32 passing in a 57-14 defeat of Sulphur, while also rushing for 185 yards and four scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ziderius Brown | 5-10, 190 RB | Pearl River (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior carried the load for his Rebels on Friday in a 49-30 defeat of Independence with 225 yards and four touchdowns on 26 attempts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='421613' first='Tah'j' last='Butler'] | 6-2, 210 LB | Edna Karr (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Georgia Tech-committed linebacker's go-ahead, 100-yard scoop-and-score fumble recovery was a pivotal and critical highlight of his Cougars' 27-16 victory against St. Augustine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='901579' first='Cole' last='Canatella'] | 5-11, 180 QB | Holy Cross (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tigers' senior quarterback helped lead the team past rival Archbishop Rummel, 49-28, for just the second time in regulation and third time overall since 1995. Canatella completed 15 of 16 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns and rushed eight times for another 46 yards and two scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brice Cherry | 5-8, 175 RB | Northshore (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior back's 130 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries highlighted his Panthers' 23-16 comeback to beat Mandeville, with the bulk of his production coming during the second-half rally.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1203310' first='Camryn' last='Davis'] | 5-8, 180 WR | Natchitoches Central (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Chiefs' senior, among the state's most productive pass-catchers this season, added another strong performance in a 41-12 defeat of Southwood with his eight receptions for 144 yards and three scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401978' first='Luke' last='Delafield'] | 6-1, 180 QB | North DeSoto (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore completed 17 of his 27 passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns in the Griffins' 51-0 rout of Minden.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Austin Dyson | 6-3, 160 WR | Carencro (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior was Babineaux's favorite target Friday to record-setting levels, with his 11 receptions for 117 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joseph Emilien | 5-9, 170 RB/ATH | Rayne (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior led the Wolves' 25-22 win against Kaplan with his 211 yards and four touchdowns on 21 attempts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='920703' first='Ja'Vaughn' last='Fairley'] | 5-8, RB/ATH | DeRidder (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fairley carried the ball 20 times Friday for 235 yards and two touchdowns in his Dragons' 27-0 defeat of Westlake.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401763' first='Jackson' last='Fields'] | 6-2, 185 QB | Destrehan (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore finished an efficient and productive 15-for-18 for 352 yards and five touchdowns in his Wildcats' 47-11 defeat of cross-river rival Hahnville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='426968' first='Jackson' last='Firmin'] | 6-2, 185 QB | Central (Baton Rouge) (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wildcats' passer finished 7-for-9 for 154 yards and five touchdowns in a 67-0 rout of East Jefferson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285620' first='Parker' last='Fulghum'] | 6-1, 180 WR | Evangel Christian (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Eagles' senior receiver battled through the flu to catch six passes for 252 yards and three touchdowns in a 49-0 rout of Bossier.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='407770' first='Peyton' last='Fulghum'] | 6-1, 200 QB | Evangel Christian (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior quarterback completed 13 of 17 passes for 350 yards and five touchdowns in the Eagles' 49-0 rout of Bossier.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914094' first='Tavias' last='Gordon'] | 5-10, 185 RB | Westgate (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The speedy junior ran for 168 yards and three touchdowns and caught another score in his Tigers' 49-32 defeat of nearby rival St. Martinville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Koyal Gray Jr. | 5-10, 165 WR | East St. John (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior caught eight passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns in his Wildcats' 49-14 rout of Thibodaux.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='291090' first='Brandon' last='Henderson'] | 6-0, 170 DB/WR | Woodlawn (Shreveport) (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The speedy junior athlete intercepted three passes in his Knights' 26-8 defeat of Booker T. Washington (Shreveport).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='710083' first='Zheric' last='Hill'] | 6-0, 210 LB | Ruston (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior linebacker snatched an interception and returned it for a touchdown in a 29-26 victory against high-powered Lafayette Christian, his second straight season with a pick-six against the Knights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nate James | 5-5, 150 RB | Zachary (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior exploded for 175 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries in the Broncos' 54-6 roll past McKinley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1596739' first='Luke' last='Jones'] | 6-0, 190 LB/DB | West Ouachita (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior racked up 15 tackles, including four for loss and a sack, and intercepted two passes, recovered a fumble and broke up a pass in his Chiefs' 27-0 shutout of Grant.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cristian Matthews | 5-8, 165 RB | Breaux Bridge (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior powered for 261 yards and four touchdowns to help lead his Tigers past Ascension Episcopal, 51-16.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>C.J. McClendon | 6-0, 205 RB/ATH | Walker (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The speedy, versatile senior athlete carried the ball 19 times for 157 yards and two touchdowns in his Wildcats' 30-8 win against Kentwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='716834' first='Jamarlon' last='Otis'] | 5-7, 175 RB | Captain Shreve (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Gators' speedster rushed 27 times for 190 yards and two scores in a 35-28 victory over District 1-5A rival C.E. Byrd.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1221023' first='Kyree' last='Paul'] | 5-9, 165 WR/RB/ATH | Istrouma (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore carried 22 times for 189 yards and a touchdowns and caught a 41-yard touchdown pass in a district battle against Plaquemine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Paul Smith | 6-2, 370 DL | Plaquemine (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior defensive lineman snatched the ball from an Istrouma running back Friday and returned it 30 yards in his Green Devils' 20-15 victory in the district matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212341' first='Jahkeem' last='Stewart'] | 6-6, 280 DL | St. Augustine (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Purple Knights' highly touted sophomore defensive lineman totaled five tackles, including two sacks and another tackle for loss, and forced a fumble Saturday against Edna Karr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='289901' first='Hutch' last='Swilley'] | 5-11, 200 RB | St. Thomas More (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Navy-committed senior leader helped pace his Cougars past Catholic (Baton Rouge), 35-28, in one of the state's highest-profile Week 4 matchups with his 197 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns, including the game-winning screen play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='786466' first='Ben' last='Taylor'] | 6-1, 175 QB | Airline (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior quarterback completed 18 of 24 passes for 471 yards and seven touchdowns in the first half of a 60-35 cruise past rival Benton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='421519' first='Maison' last='Vorise'] | 5-11, 170 DB | Denham Springs (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior cornerback was excellent on both defense and special teams, including highlights of a long kickoff return for a touchdown and a fourth-down pass break-up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->