Louisiana’s top Week 7 small schools performances
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Week 7 was another full of standout performances across every corner of Louisiana high school football. Prep Redzone Louisiana has gathered more than 40 of the top state lines from around the state. Check out some of the best from…
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Continue ReadingWeek 7 was another full of standout performances across every corner of Louisiana high school football.
Prep Redzone Louisiana has gathered more than 40 of the top state lines from around the state.
Check out some of the best from Class 1A, Class 2A and Class 3A below, or click here for more of the best from Class 4A and Class 5A.
Jim Burlew Jim Burlew 5'8" | 180 lbs | RB Buckeye | 2025 LA | 5-8, 180 RB | Buckeye (2025)
The Panthers’ senior workhorse carried 47 times for 226 yards and three touchdowns in Buckeye’s battle with undefeated Bunkie.
Dillon Compton Dillon Compton 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH Bunkie | 2025 State LA | 6-0, 180 QB/ATH | Bunkie (2025)
The Panthers’ junior star has been a consistent presence on the top performers lists during their undefeated start to the season. In Week 7, Compton racked up 378 total yards with four rushing touchdowns and three passing.
Amyne Darensbourg Amyne Darensbourg 6'1" | 170 lbs | ATH John F. Kennedy | 2025 State LA | 6-1, 170 ATH | John F. Kennedy (2025)
The Cougars’ junior quarterback completed 11 of 17 passes for 225 yards and four scores in a 64-0 shutout of Livingston Collegiate.
Jonathan Dartez Jonathan Dartez 5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH Vermilion Catholic | 2025 LA | 5-9, 170 QB/ATH | Vermilion Catholic (2025)
The Eagles’ speedy quarterback completed eight of 10 passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns and rushed 12 times for another 80 yards and two scores in a 42-8 rout of Jeanerette that left Vermilion Catholic as the state’s last remaining undefeated team in Class 1A.
Chad Elzy Chad Elzy 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Ascension Catholic | 2025 State LA Jr. | 5-10, 175 RB/DB/ATH | Ascension Catholic (2025)
The Bulldogs’ versatile junior standout went over 300 yards on the ground for the second straight week, this time racking up 313 yards and six touchdowns on eight carries in a 65-0 romp past East Iberville.
Eli Friend Eli Friend 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Isidore Newman | 2025 State LA | 6-1, 195 QB | Isidore Newman (2025)
The Greenies’ junior quarterback finished 9-for-15 for 128 yards and two touchdowns through the air and another 92 yards and a score on 11 carries in a 29-24 comeback defeat of De La Salle.
Eric Griffin | 5-10, 180 RB | Wossman (2024)
The senior helped lead the Wildcats’ offense in their 28-0 shutout of Richwood with his 27 carries for 138 yards and two touchdowns to continue his strong start to district play.
Elijah Haven Elijah Haven 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB Dunham | 2027 State LA | 6-4, 190 QB | Dunham (2027)
The Tigers’ freshman completed 19 of 25 passes for 225 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 91 yards and four scores in a 55-28 rout of Episcopal (Baton Rouge) in a top-10 matchup.
Ke’Von Johnson | 5-9, 150 RB/DB | St. Edmund (2026)
Week 7 marked another huge performance for the Blue Jays’ sophomore star with 216 yards and a touchdown on 33 rushes in a 21-14 defeat of Sacred Heart.
Greg Jones | 5-9, 170 RB/LB | Caldwell Parish (2024)
The Spartans’ senior racked up 157 yards and three touchdowns on the ground to help pace their 34-6 defeat of Marksville.
Tristan LeBlanc | 5-8, 175 ATH | Elton (2025)
Another week on the list for the junior with his 160 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries in the Indians’ 30-14 defeat of East Beauregard.
Zion Lee Zion Lee 5'11" | 215 lbs | LB Bunkie | 2026 State LA | 5-10, 210 LB | Bunkie (2026)
The sophomore racked up 20 tackles in the Panthers’ 58-41 win against Buckeye.
Tray Morris | 6-0, 190 RB/LB | North Caddo (2025)
The Titans’ two-way junior standout rushed 11 times for 216 yards and two touchdowns and wrapped up eight tackles on defense.
Emile Picarella Emile Picarella 6'2" | 215 lbs | QB University Lab | 2025 State LA | 6-2, 215 QB | University Lab (2025)
The Cubs’ junior finished 10-for-15 for 204 yards and two touchdowns in a 43-7 rout of rival Madison Prep in a top-10 matchup in Class 3A.
Cooper Scott Cooper Scott 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB Holy Savior Menard | 2024 State LA | 6-2, 210 LB | Holy Savior Menard (2024)
The Eagles’ two-way standout totaled 18 tackles, including back-to-back sacks late to close out a 13-6 defeat of Avoyelles, plus another tackle for loss, a forced fumble and 64 yards of offense.
Joshua Thomas | 5-10, 165 WR/DB | Slaughter Community Charter (2025)
The junior hauled in five passes for an absurd 294 yards — an average of nearly 60 yards per catch — and three touchdowns in a 66-28 rout of Central Private.
Hayden VanNess | 5-8, 165 DB/ATH | Welsh (2024)
VanNess helped lead the Greyhounds’ 22-0 shutout of DeQuincy with his 69 yards and two touchdowns on 14 rushes and two catches for 20 yards.
Abram Wardell Abram Wardell 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Calvary Baptist | 2025 State LA | 5-11, 190 QB | Calvary Baptist (2025)
The junior quarterback was once again highly efficient in leading his Cavaliers’ prolific offense in a 58-6 route of Green Oaks. He finished 18-for-21 (85.7%) for 279 yards and six touchdowns and added another 25 yards on two rushes.
ReJohn Zeno | 5-10, 170 RB | Jennings (2025)
The junior running back racked up 163 yards and three touchdowns on 12 carries in a 35-7 rout of South Beauregard.