Louisiana's top Week 1 small schools performances

The first weekend of Louisiana high school football action was full of standout performances from all over the state.   Prep Redzone Louisiana has gathered more than 40 of the top stat lines.   Check out some of the best from Class 1A, Class 2A and Class 3A below, or <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/09/louisianas-top-week-1-large-schools-performances-2024/">click here for more of the best from Class 4A and Class 5A</a>.     [player_tooltip player_id='291097' first='Harlem' last='Berry'] — 5-11, 175 RB — St. Martin's Episcopal (2025)   The LSU commit kicked off his senior season in the same prolific fashion he's performed his entire high school career with 283 yards and three touchdowns from scrimmage, while also forcing two fumbles and breaking up a pass on defense in a 38-34 defeat of Pearl River.   [player_tooltip player_id='920698' first='Jerry' last='Bottley IV'] — 6-2, 180 QB — Southern Lab (2026)   The Kittens' new starting quarterback scrambled his way to four touchdowns and 66 yards to help lead the reigning Division-IV Select champions to a 34-16 defeat of Class 5A Liberty Magnet.   Ashontis Brooks Jr. — 5-10, 170 RB/DB — East Iberville (2025)   The senior back racked up more than 150 yards and three touchdowns in a 48-20 defeat of Mentorship Academy.   [player_tooltip player_id='1596771' first='Lochlen' last='Claverie'] — 6-1, 190 RB/LB — Haynes Academy (2025)   The senior rushed 20 times for 97 yards and caught three passes for another 27 yards and a combined three touchdowns in a 28-16 win against Country Day.   [player_tooltip player_id='915073' first='Dillon' last='Compton'] — 6-2, 190 QB/ATH — Bunkie (2025)   The senior quarterback three for 283 yards and three touchdowns on 10-for-14 passing and rushed for 82 yards and another two scores in his Panthers' 39-6 rout of St. Mary's.   [player_tooltip player_id='291147' first='Jonathan' last='Dartez'] — 5-9, 170 QB/ATH — Vermilion Catholic (2025)   The Eagles' senior quarterback rushed for 223 yards and two touchdowns in a 14-10 defeat of Catholic (New Iberia).   Alexander Dulitz — 5-8, 140 DB — Isidore Newman (2025)   The senior defensive back snatched a pair of interceptions in his Greenies' 24-10 defeat against rival St. Charles Catholic, their first win in the series since 2020.   [player_tooltip player_id='642719' first='Elijah' last='Haven'] — 6-4, 190 QB — Dunham (2027)   The star sophomore quarterback passed for 350 yards, rushed for another 100 and totaled six touchdowns in a 46-0 rout of rival Parkview Baptist in which he became the Tigers' all-time career leader in passing touchdowns and total touchdowns.   [player_tooltip player_id='1237765' first='Ke'Von' last='Johnson'] — 5-9, 160 RB — Northwest (2026)   The Raiders' junior running back piled up 206 yards and two touchdowns on just 15 carries in a 21-14 defeat of Eunice in his debut for the program.   [player_tooltip player_id='934563' first='Devin' last='Lavalais'] — 5-11, 165 ATH — Marksville (2027)   The Tigers' young multisport and two-way standout rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns in a 30-16 defeat of Avoyelles and flew around on defense for eight tackles.   [player_tooltip player_id='915065' first='Luke' last='LeBlanc'] — 6-1, 185 QB — Catholic (New Iberia) (2025)   The senior quarterback threw for 158 yards and three scores and rushed for 72 yards and another score in a 49-7 rout of Archbishop Hannan.   [player_tooltip player_id='1596815' first='Roy' last='McBride'] — 6-0, 160 WR/DB — Baker (2025)   The senior athlete snatched three interceptions and caught four passes for 88 yards and a score in a 20-14 win against Tara.   [player_tooltip player_id='291164' first='Cole' last='Miller'] — 6-2, 200 LB — Calvary Baptist (2025)   The Cavaliers' senior linebacker racked up 15 tackles, including three for loss, as well as a forced fumble, two pass breakups and a 7-yard kick return in a 62-41 defeat of Oak Grove in the only Week 1 matchup of defending state champions.   [player_tooltip player_id='710073' first='James' last='Simon'] — 6-0, 200 RB — Calvary Baptist (2025)   The Texas commit went for more than 200 yards rushing and another 100 receiving and scored twice in the win vs. the Tigers.   Dominik Smith — 5-8, 175 RB/LB — Pope John Paul II (2026)   The junior rushed 16 times for 148 yards and three touchdowns in the Jaguars' 35-7 defeat of St. Patrick (Miss.).   [player_tooltip player_id='144901' first='Abram' last='Wardell'] — 6-0, 190 QB — Calvary Baptist (2025)   The Cavaliers' record-setting passer kicked off senior season with another huge performance of 417 yards and seven touchdowns on 23-for-29 passing in the Calvary Baptist win.   [player_tooltip player_id='1601958' first='Sedrick' last='Wilson'] — 5-9, 175 RB — Jena (2026)   The junior rushed for 197 yards and three touchdowns in the Giants' 26-22 defeat of Mangham.

The first weekend of Louisiana high school football action was full of standout performances from all over the state.