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<p>The ninth of Louisiana high school football action was another full of standout performances from all over the state.</p>
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<p>Prep Redzone Louisiana has gathered more than 40 of the top stat lines.</p>
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<p>Check out some of the best from Class 4A and Class 5A below, or <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/11/louisianas-top-week-9-small-schools-performances-2024/">click here for more of the best from Class 1A, Class 2A and Class 3A</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>C.J. Barr — 5-8, 170 RB — West Ouachita (2026)</strong></p>
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<p>Barr carried 27 times for 206 yards and two touchdowns in the Chiefs' 33-27 win against Peabody Magnet.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1237773' first='Trandin' last='Benjamin'] — 5-10, 175 DB — Westgate (2026)</strong></p>
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<p>The junior defensive back helped lead the Tigers to a 42-28 defeat of Northside with two interceptions and a rushing touchdown. </p>
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<p><strong>Jaxon Bentzler — QB/ATH — Northwood (Shreveport) (2025)</strong></p>
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<p>The senior completed 12 of 18 passes for 179 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for another 30 yards to help lead the Falcons' 21-17 defeat of Minden. </p>
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<p><strong>Chase Blackwell — 5-9, 195 LB — Covington (2025)</strong></p>
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<p>The senior linebacker tallied 14 tackles, including four for loss and a sack, in a 33-9 defeat of Ponchatoula. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='145332' first='Jaylon' last='Coleman'] — 5-9, 160 RB/ATH — Vandebilt Catholic (2025)</strong></p>
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<p>The Liberty commit racked up 230 yards and five touchdowns on 12 carries to help lead the Terriers' 41-6 defeat of South Terrebonne. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1402701' first='Malachi' last='Dabney'] — 5-9, 175 RB — Destrehan (2027)</strong></p>
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<p>The sophomore stepped up in huge fashion in one of the highest-profile matchups of the week, carrying 33 times for 248 yards and a touchdown to help the Wildcats top rival Hahnville, 31-24.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1221235' first='Seth' last='Dazet'] — 6-3, 195 QB — Brother Martin (2025)</strong></p>
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<p>The Crusaders' quarterback completed 13 of his 18 passes for a season-high 277 yards and two touchdowns to help lead his team's 45-42 comeback against Warren Easton.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1237612' first='Damari' last='Drake'] — 6-0, 215 RB/LB — Evangel Christian (2026)</strong></p>
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<p>The Eagles' talented two-way standout carried 12 times for 100 yards and four scores in a 56-42 defeat of Evangel Christian, while also racking up eight tackles and a pass breakup on defense. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1250293' first='JeLandon' last='Gray'] — 5-10, 165 QB — Barbe (2027)</strong></p>
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<p>The sophomore quarterback passes for 173 yards and three touchdowns to help lead the Bucs' 28-13 defeat of Sulphur.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1331302' first='Lekedrin' last='Harvey'] — 6-0, 205 RB — Dutchtown (2025)</strong></p>
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<p>The speedy back carried 33 times for 150 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-14 win against East Ascension.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='291090' first='Brandon' last='Henderson'] — 6-0, 170 ATH — Woodlawn (Shreveport) (2025)</strong></p>
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<p>The versatile athlete and underrated prospect rushed five times for three touchdowns, completed three passes for 37 yards, wrapped up five tackles on defense and snatched two interceptions in a 40-14 defeat of Bossier.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='144906' first='Jerry' last='Horne'] — 6-2, 205 QB — Denham Springs (2025)</strong></p>
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<p>The senior quarterback helped his Yellow Jackets beat rival Walker, 21-14, with his big game with his legs for 146 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='920629' first='John' last='Johnson'] — 6-0, 170 QB — Edna Karr (2026)</strong></p>
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<p>The junior quarterback was an efficient 21-for-25 for 286 yards and three touchdowns to help lead his Cougars' 35-14 defeat of John Curtis. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1219324' first='Brennan' last='Keim'] — 6-2, 200 QB — St. Paul's (2025)</strong></p>
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<p>The senior quarterback completed 12 of 22 passes for 354 yards, including a 94-yard touchdown, and ran for another two scores to help highlight his Wolves' 30-28 defeat of previously unbeaten Mandeville.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1214139' first='KD' last='Mays'] — 5-11, 210 LB/DB — Central (Baton Rouge) (2025)</strong></p>
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<p>The Wildcats' senior linebacker had one of the state's top defensive performances of Week 9 with his nine tackles, including four for loss and three sacks, in a 14-3 statement win against District 4-5A rival Zachary. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1644772' first='Gabe' last='Mocek'] — 6-0, 215 RB — St. Thomas Morę (2025)</strong></p>
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<p>Mocek carried 13 times for 134 yards and three touchdowns to help the Cougars hand rival Teurlings Catholic its first loss, 48-34.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1596887' first='Tyrese' last='Mosby'] — 5-9, 185 RB — Plaquemine (2025)</strong></p>
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<p>The Green Devils' senior running back rolled his way to 193 yards and three touchdowns to help highlight a likely district-deciding 36-8 win against Istrouma. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='723579' first='Easton' last='Royal'] — 5-10, 170 WR/ATH — Brother Martin (2027)</strong></p>
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<p>The Crusaders' talented sophomore returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and caught three passes for 110 yards and another score to help spark the team's comeback against Warren Easton.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1603213' first='Connor' last='Rushford'] — 5-9, 170 RB — DeRidder (2026)</strong></p>
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<p>The junior running back carried 23 times for 244 yards and four scores in the Dragons' 41-22 defeat of Washington-Marion.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913920' first='Ellis' last='Stewart'] — 6-0, 170 WR/ATH — Cecilia (2025)</strong></p>
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<p>Stewart has continued to step up as his fellow senior teammate works back from injury for the playoffs and added another 155-yard passing performance with two touchdowns and 90-yard rushing performance with another two scores in a 44-0 defeat of Livonia. </p>
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<p><strong>Ramon Williams — 5-10, 165 RB — Northshore (2026)</strong></p>
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<p>The junior rushed 19 times for 123 yards and all three scores in a 21-14 defeat of Fontainebleau. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598123' first='Drew' last='Talley'] — 5-10, 165 K — St. Paul's (2025)</strong></p>
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<p>The Wolves' kicker, one of the state's top specialists, helped lift St. Paul's in the 30-28 win against previously undefeated Mandeville.</p>
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The ninth of Louisiana high school football action was another full of standout performances from all over the state.
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