2024 LSWA Class 1A All-State Football Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>(LSWA Release, Written by Chris Singleton)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vermilion Catholic and Kentwood enjoyed memorable runs through the LHSAA Division IV Select playoff bracket this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The two teams met in the semifinals with the winner advancing to Prep Classic championship game at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Although Vermilion Catholic rolled to a 33-0 win over Kentwood in the semifinals, both teams topped the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association Class 1A All-State team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vermilion Catholic senior quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='291147' first='Jonathan' last='Dartez'] earned Outstanding Offensive Player honors on the All-State team, while Kentwood senior defensive lineman La'Mikal Callahan took home Outstanding Defensive Player honors. The All-State teams were selected by sportswriters throughout the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dartez led Vermilion Catholic to a perfect 14-0 record and a Division IV select state championship. It was Vermilion Catholic's third state title in school history and first since 2013.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dartez dominated throughout the season with 2,761 rushing yards and 44 touchdowns on 348 carries. He averaged 7.9 yards per carry. As a passer, he completed 92-of-146 passes for 1,638 yards, 23 touchdowns and four interceptions. He finished with 177 career touchdowns (a state record) and 13,302 total yards for his career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Callahan played a key role in Kentwood's run to the semifinals this season with 172 tackles, 76 tackles for a loss and 27 sacks. He also recorded 36 quarterback hurries for Kentwood, which finished the season with a 10-4 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Covenant Christian Academy's Jesse Turner received LSWA Coach of the Year honors in Class 1A. He helped CCA improve from a 4-8 record in 2023 to a 11-1 record in 2024. The Lions finished 10-0 in the regular season for the first time in school history, won their first district title since the 2016 season and advanced to the Division IV select quarterfinals for the second time in school history.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LSWA CLASS 1A ALL-STATE CHART</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OFFENSE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pos Player School Ht Wt Cl</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR Nehemiah Philip Riverside Academy 6-0 192 Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='912293' first='Jermaine' last='Brown'] Kentwood 6-0 180 Jr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TE Allen McLain Vermilion Catholic 6-0 190 Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1601825' first='Ayden' last='Bullock'] Riverside Academy 6-2 270 Jr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1699855' first='Kabren' last='Thomas'] Covenant Christian Academy 6-1 260 Jr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1596818' first='Jackson' last='Trahan'] Vermilion Catholic 6-2 255 Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1610160' first='Gregory' last='Green'] Jeanerette 6-2, 265, So.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1596826' first='Dakota' last='Davis'] Haynesville 5-11 230 Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='291147' first='Jonathan' last='Dartez'] Vermilion Catholic 5-8 170 Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='291097' first='Harlem' last='Berry'] St. Martin's Episcopal 5-11 188 Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1214154' first='Dedric' last='Lastie'] Riverside Academy 5-4 165 Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='710080' first='Chad' last='Elzy'] Jr. Ascension Catholic 5-10 205 Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PK [player_tooltip player_id='291148' first='Cooper' last='Helmke'] St. Martin's Episcopal 6-3 180 Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1601853' first='Owen' last='Trosclair'] Covenant Christian Academy 5-10 160 Jr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DEFENSE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1610163' first='Ahmad' last='Cage'] Riverside Academy 5-9 250 So.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1255219' first='Javonte' last='Williams'] Jeanerette 6-2 240 Jr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL La'Mikal Callahan Kentwood 6-0 225 Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1596597' first='Germerian' last='Williams'] Haynesville 5-11 230 Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB [player_tooltip player_id='1596831' first='Cole' last='Parrino'] St. Frederick 5-11 210 Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB Mace Melancon Ascension Catholic 5-10 200 Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB [player_tooltip player_id='914221' first='Keizavion' last='Woods'] Haynesville 6-3 215 Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB [player_tooltip player_id='1601848' first='Hunter' last='Martin'] Logansport 5-9 165 Jr</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB [player_tooltip player_id='1602004' first='Damarion' last='Berry'] General Trass 5-10 175 Jr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB [player_tooltip player_id='1602008' first='Owen' last='O'Neal'] St. Frederick 5-9 170 Jr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB [player_tooltip player_id='1602012' first='Luke' last='McLain'] Vermilion Catholic 6-0 180 Jr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB [player_tooltip player_id='1237635' first='Isaiah' last='Washington'] Haynesville 6-1 170 Jr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>P [player_tooltip player_id='1601858' first='Eli' last='Bray'] Haynesville 6-1 200 Jr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>KR [player_tooltip player_id='934559' first='Javon' last='Vital'] Hamilton Christian 5-10 185 So.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH Trevoris Norman Southern Lab 5-7 180 Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OUTSTANDING OFFENSIVE PLAYER: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='291147' first='Jonathan' last='Dartez'], Vermilion Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OUTSTANDING DEFENSIVE PLAYER: </strong>La'Mikal Callahan, Kentwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACH OF THE YEAR: </strong>Jesse Turner, Covenant Christian Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HONORABLE MENTION</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Austin Paine, Ascension Catholic; Alijah Hardy, Basile; [player_tooltip player_id='1612711' first='Makelin' last='Lemoine'], Elton; [player_tooltip player_id='1214145' first='Rory' last='Lambert'], Catholic-Pointe Coupee; Landyn Ramagos, Central Catholic; Tate Fontenot, Central Catholic; Russel Mandenbourg, Centerville; [player_tooltip player_id='710975' first='Jaden' last='Carter'], Covenant Christian Academy; [player_tooltip player_id='1577750' first='Brennan' last='Champagne'], Covenant Christian Academy; [player_tooltip player_id='1602011' first='Patrick' last='Williams'], Covenant Christian Academy; [player_tooltip player_id='1515330' first='Tyrin' last='Singleton'], Delta Charter; Marcus LeBlanc, Elton; [player_tooltip player_id='291149' first='Ahmoniee' last='Williams'], General Trass; Josh Hopkins, General Trass; Chris Rideau, Hamilton Christian; Derwin Rankins, Hamilton Christian; [player_tooltip player_id='1601996' first='Andrea' last='Brooks'], Haynesville; [player_tooltip player_id='1237635' first='Isaiah' last='Washington'], Haynesville; Jayden Bokemeyer, Oberlin; [player_tooltip player_id='1616374' first='Kyle' last='Horde'], Westminster-Opelousas; Henry Summerlin, St. Edmund; Rowen Bergeron, Opelousas Catholic; Andre Abshire, Ascension Episcopal; Matthew Thompson, LaSalle; Ayden Gongre, Montgomery; Mason Jordan, Montgomery; Jacorian Shepherd, Montgomery; Atlas Hicks, St. Mary's; Haiden Nelson, St. Mary's; Braylon Normand, St. Mary's; Cenario Wilson, Lincoln Prep; D'Tavion Wright, Lincoln Prep; [player_tooltip player_id='291144' first='Eli' last='Carr'], St. Frederick; Armyrian Asberry, Southern Lab; Jerry Bottley, Southern Lab; [player_tooltip player_id='1598265' first='Jukadynn' last='Carter'], Logansport; Tonashton Bland, Logansport; Andrew McCormick, Ascension Episcopal; Kenric Johnson, Riverside; [player_tooltip player_id='1221232' first='Kaleb' last='Brumfield'], Riverside; Mekell Toussaint, North Iberville; Jon'Quinn Charles, Jeanerette; [player_tooltip player_id='1602000' first='Wyatt' last='Dubois'], St. Edmund; John Patrick Fruge, St. Edmund; Joradae Grows, West St. John; [player_tooltip player_id='1602009' first='Chance' last='Bovie'], West St. John; Bryce Guillory, Grand Lake; [player_tooltip player_id='1336908' first='Brooks' last='Capps'], Catholic-Point Coupee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->