Louisiana’s top Week 6 large schools performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 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 45 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/2023/10/louisianas-top-week-6-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>Tashod Badon | 6-2, 195 RB | Pearl River (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior rushed 19 times for 282 yards, including a 99-yard touchdown, as one of the Rebels' leading performers in a 46-38 defeat of Loranger.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='710986' first='Jaden' last='Bardales'] | 5-6, 140 DB | Walker (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bardales helped his Wildcats claim a big, 21-20 defeat of Dutchtown with his 65-yard punt return for a touchdown and game-sealing interception late.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quortni Beaner | 6-0, 180 QB/ATH | Captain Shreve (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Gators' senior quarterback accounted for five touchdowns — four rushing with 103 yards on 17 carries and another score on 8-for-10 passing for 37 yards — to help lead his team to a program-record scoring performance and one of Louisiana's biggest statement wins of the week in a 60-35 defeat of District 1-5A rival Airline.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kevin Boyd | 5-10, 190 LB | McDonogh 35 (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior helped highlight the Roneagles' defensive performance in a district-opening, 31-0 shutout of Abramson with his three sacks and four tackles for loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='710076' first='Joshua' last='Brantley'] | 6-4, 205 QB | Ruston (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the second straight week, the junior quarterback rushed for a career-high — this time 149 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries. Brantley also completed seven of 17 passes for 129 yards, including a pair of fourth-down completions on an early touchdown drive.</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 rushed 12 times for 206 yards and four scores in a 46-38 defeat of Loranger.</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 passer is starting to become somewhat of a regular on the list for his efforts leading the team to an undefeated start. In this week's 55-30 defeat of St. Augustine, he completed 11 of 19 passes for 251 yards and six touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ty Feaster | 6-2, 165 QB | Alexandria (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior quarterback completed 15 of 29 passes for 236 yards and four touchdowns to help lead his Trojans' comeback attempt against Ruston.</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' junior quarterback helped account for five total touchdowns in another efficient and productive showing to help lead a 47-6 statement victory against Scotlandville. Firmin finished 8-for-11 for 150 yards and four scores with 10 carries for 40 yards and another end-zone trip.</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 Eagles' senior quarterback helped lead a 40-21 defeat of Northwood (Shreveport) with his 301 yards and two touchdowns passing and two more scores rushing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1237761' first='Travis' last='Gallien'] | 6-3 TE/ATH | Teurlings Catholic (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rebels' versatile sophomore standout caught three passes for 104 yards and a long touchdown and intercepted a pass on defense and returned it 39 yards for another score in a 38-14 defeat of Westgate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trent Gallow | RB/WR | Eunice (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore rushed seven times for 175 yards and two touchdowns and caught two passes for 38 yards and another score in the Bobcats' 48-14 rout of rival Rayne. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amahri Gradney | 6-2, 205 LB | McKinley (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Panthers beat Istrouma, 32-15, with a pair of blocked punts by the senior edge rusher, each setting up a pivotal touchdown, playing a huge role in the outcome.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='139261' first='Ju'Juan' last='Johnson'] | 5-11, 180 QB/ATH | Lafayette Christian (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another monster performance for the LSU commit with 315 yards and four touchdowns on 23-for-29 passing with another 99 yards on 11 carries in a 65-22 rout of Northside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Malachi Johnson | 5-5, 155 RB/ATH | C.E. Byrd (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior exploded for more than 20 yards per carry in a 31-28 win at Haughton with 192 yards and three touchdowns on nine attempts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='915070' first='Cayden' last='Jones'] | 5-11, 160 QB | Live Oak (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore completed nine of 13 passes for 207 yards and rushed for a touchdown in his Eagles' 21-14 upending of rival Denham Springs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='901575' first='JaiDyn' last='Martin'] | 5-10, 170 RB | Archbishop Rummel (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Raiders came away with a big-time district defeat of John Curtis, 27-21, in overtime behind the senior running back's 138 yards and four touchdowns on 25 carries. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='920606' first='Darryus' last='McKinley'] | 6-3, 225 DL | Acadiana (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore defensive end recorded eight tackles, including a sack and two tackles for loss, and forced a fumble, a pass breakup and two hurries in a 56-13 defeat of Sam Houston. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='421653' first='Darnell' last='O'Quinn'] | 5-11, 150 WR/ATH | John Ehret (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Patriots' speedy and versatile senior athlete rushed 13 times for 134 yards and two touchdowns and completed eight of 16 passes for 193 yards and another two scores in a 36-0 rout of L.W. Higgins. </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' junior star jetted to 244 yards and three explosive touchdowns of 40-plus yards in their 60-35 defeat of Airline.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914202' first='Caleb' last='Ricks'] | 6-1, 170 DB | St. Amant (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior corner snatched two interceptions from rival East Ascension — one of the state's most consistently passionate and competitive rivalries — and returned one for a touchdown to help lead the Gators' strong defensive showing in a 23-8 win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='421606' first='Joel' last='Rogers'] | 6-1, 185 ATH | West Feliciana (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The LSU commit rushed 17 times for 157 yards and two touchdowns in a 14-13 survival of district foe St. Michael.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1237783' first='Toren' last='Signal'] | 6-0, 160 DB/RB/ATH | Riverdale (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore helped his Rebels edge The Willow School, 37-34, with a pair of long touchdowns: an 82-yard run and a 90-yard kickoff return.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trey Smith | WR | Benton (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior receiver caught nine passes for 165 yards and two scores in a 42-35 defeat of Natchitoches Central.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285630' first='Jake' last='Sternfels'] | 5-10, 170 QB | E.D. White (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior completed six of seven pass attempts for 72 yards and a pair of touchdowns to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='314043' first='Paxton' last='Lafont']</strong> and rushed for another score in his Cardinals' 49-0 shutout of Patterson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Reed Williams | RB | DeRidder (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams helped lead his Dragons' 57-6 roll past LaGrange with his 21 carries for 141 yards and four touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->