Louisiana Standouts from Championship 7v7- National Championship

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Louisiana flavor was unmistakable in Houston, TX this past weekend as the Championship 7v7 circuit's National Championship Tournament took center stage. Shreveport's own Team HERU Raw stole the spotlight, capturing the 18u title after a nail-biting win over Houston's hometown favorite ShoTime. Quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1250887' first='Peyton' last='Houston'] was in command all weekend, leading HERU to a near-perfect 6-0-1 record and showcasing the poise and playmaking that have him on the radar of nearly every major college program. Here's a look at some of the other Louisiana standouts who made waves on the national stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Charlie Abraham</strong> | 2026 | WR | Evangel Christian<br>Abraham made his presence felt for Shreveport's Premier Certified Prospects (PCP), hauling in multiple touchdowns over the weekend. With a solid frame, he's able to make tough catches over the middle, yet he also possesses the speed to stretch defenses vertically, making him a versatile threat in the passing game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1757592' first='Malique' last='Credit']</strong> | 2026 | WR | Franklin Parish<br>Credit's twitchiness and explosive acceleration out of his breaks made him a lethal target all weekend. The Franklin Parish athlete also stepped up on defense, filling a key void and ultimately earning Defensive MVP honors-a testament to his dynamic athleticism and all-around impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Will Merry</strong> | 2027 | DB | Calvary Baptist Academy<br>Merry emerged as a surprise standout on a loaded HERU defense. His length and wingspan allowed him to blanket receivers and disrupt passing lanes, frustrating opposing offenses throughout the tournament. As he heads into his junior season with Calvary, Merry is definitely a name to watch on one of North Louisiana's toughest defenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1375193' first='Cardelrio' last='Coleman']</strong> | 2028 | DB | Evangel Christian Academy<br>The second Eagle to crack this list, Coleman was a menace in the secondary for the PCP defense. The 2028 Evangel athlete used his ball hawk ability to snag multiple interceptions on the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401735' first='Antonio' last='Gladney']</strong> | 2026 | ATH | Parkway HS<br>Gladney was a difference-maker all tournament long. The Parkway RB and DB showed off his route running ability and consistently made himself an easy target for [player_tooltip player_id='1250887' first='Peyton' last='Houston']. His versatility was on full display-lining up at every spot in the secondary and racking up pass breakups all weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jordan Coleman</strong> | 2027 | WR | West Monroe HS<br>Coleman seemed to always find space, putting his crisp route running on display and hauling in multiple touchdowns for the quarterfinalist HERU Rare squad. His knack for creating separation made him a go-to target all weekend and a key reason for HERU Rare's deep tournament run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Adrian Johnson</strong> <strong>Jr</strong> | 2027 | WR | Huntington HS<br>Another HERU Rare receiver who consistently got behind the defense, his quick-twitch explosiveness made him a nightmare matchup for linebackers, while his track speed made it nearly impossible for defenders to keep up. He was a constant big-play threat throughout the tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->