2025 LSWA Class 2A All-State Football Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(By Jerit Roser, Written for the LSWA)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='642719' first='Elijah' last='Haven'], a rare sophomore Outstanding Player selection in 2024, only surpassed that impressive performance with a record-breaking and championship-winning junior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Dunham quarterback repeats as the Louisiana Sports Writers Association's&nbsp;Class 2A Offensive Outstanding Player, setting state single-season marks&nbsp;for passing touchdowns (62) and total touchdowns (73) and total touchdowns in a career (180).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Haven joins fellow Division III select state finalist [player_tooltip player_id='1237645' first='Luke' last='Miller'] of Calvary Baptist, and Mansfield coach Darrell Barbay, as this year's Class 2A superlative award winners.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-foot-5, 215-pound Haven was 240-for-331 (72.5%) with 3,929 yards and 62 touchdowns with just seven interceptions. He also rushed 127 times for another 847 yards and 11 scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His prolific effort helped lead his Tigers (13-1) to the program's first title since 2004, defeating Calvary 34-17 in the Division III select state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller led Calvary Baptist (12-2) to its second championship game in the past three years with his own standout performance in the middle of one of the state's top defenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-foot, 195-pound senior finished with 123 tackles, one of Louisiana's top totals, including seven stops behind the line with three interceptions and 11 break ups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barbay led Mansfield (10-3) to its first 10-win season and first quarterfinal run since 1993 and an undefeated District 3-2A title.&nbsp;The Wolverines have improved their win total every season since Barbay's hire in 2022, including three straight years with at least one playoff victory after a four-year drought.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mansfield opened the season with a wild comeback from 35-0 deficit to beat Minden, 46-38, and rarely slowed down during a memorable run throughout the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class 2A All-State&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offense</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='924621' first='Brayden' last='Allen'], Lafayette Christian, 6-2, 180, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='934564' first='Braylun' last='Huglon'], Calvary Baptist, 5-10, 175, Jr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='710974' first='Jarvis' last='Washington'] Jr.,&nbsp;Dunham, 6-4, 185, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL Christian Comeaux, Dunham, 6-2, 215, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL Ron Griffing Jr., Mangham, 6-1, 265, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL Torrey Landry, Lafayette Christian, 6-3, 245, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL Micah Mosher, Ouachita Christian, 5-10, 225, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL Cooper Thomas, Calvary Baptist, 6-0, 210, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='642719' first='Elijah' last='Haven'], Dunham, 6-5, 215, Jr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1145834' first='Caiden' last='Bellard'], Lafayette Christian, 5-10, 190, So.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB Joachim Bourgeois, Notre Dame, 5-8, 165, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB Jaidon Briggs, Vinton, 5-10, 165, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PK Ty Knight,&nbsp;Calvary Baptist, 5-11, 155, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1601816' first='Braylon' last='Walker'], Lafayette Christian, 5-11, 170, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defense</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1999638' first='Jayden' last='Arceneaux'], Lafayette Christian, 5-10, 220, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL&nbsp;Marvin Davis,&nbsp;Ferriday, 6-3, 200, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1737479' first='Cullen' last='McIntosh'],&nbsp;Oak Grove, 6-4, 215, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1601992' first='Eliot' last='Trahan'], Dunham, 5-9, 195, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB [player_tooltip player_id='1602034' first='Dean' last='Ancalade'], South Plaquemines, 5-9, 185, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB [player_tooltip player_id='1237645' first='Luke' last='Miller'], Calvary Baptist, 6-0, 195, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB Cade Poland, Mangham, 6-1, 218, Jr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB [player_tooltip player_id='2081654' first='Kendrick' last='Wyatt'], Mansfield, 6-2, 200, Jr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB Sabryn Bartholomew, South Plaquemines, 5-9, 165, Jr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB [player_tooltip player_id='1345269' first='Luke' last='Green'], Lafayette Christian, 6-1, 180, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB Matthew Hicks, Holy Savior Menard, 6-2, 175, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB Chance Hopson, Union Parish, 5-9, 165, So.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB Zavier Ledet, Catholic-N.I., 5-10, 150, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>P [player_tooltip player_id='1601874' first='Gavin' last='Polk'], Ouachita Christian, 6-2, 175, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1737064' first='Devin' last='Franklin'], Oak Grove, 6-4, 215, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RS [player_tooltip player_id='1348532' first='Owen' last='Layton'], Oak Grove, 5-8, 165, Sr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OUTSTANDING OFFENSIVE PLAYER:</strong>&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='642719' first='Elijah' last='Haven'], Dunham</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OUTSTANDING DEFENSIVE PLAYER:</strong>&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1237645' first='Luke' last='Miller'], Calvary Baptist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACH OF THE YEAR:</strong>&nbsp;Darrell Barbay, Mansfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Honorable Mention</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daltin Albritton, D'Arbonne Woods; Izaac Andre, Catholic-NI; Aderrion Baker, St. Helena; Sam Brocato, Holy Savios Menard; [player_tooltip player_id='710971' first='Taj' last='Callahan'], Episcopal-BR; Thomas Carter, Slaughter Community Charter; [player_tooltip player_id='2083304' first='Colby' last='Casey'], Mangham; [player_tooltip player_id='920630' first='Kameron' last='Casnave'], Northlake Christian; Joshua Casugay, Avoyelles; Nigile Ceasar, DeQuincy; [player_tooltip player_id='1758130' first='Paityn' last='Collins'], Ferriday; Javontaye Dean, Green Oaks; Terroni Dominick, West St. Mary;Griffin Doucet, Notre Dame; Ja'Courey Duhon, Lafayette Renaissance Charter; Justin Drago, Country Day; Wesley Duplechin, Notre Dame; Aiden Fairchild, Pope John Paul II; Charlie Gilmore, Northlake Christian; Trevon Haman, Dunham; J'veon Henderson, Union Parish; [player_tooltip player_id='401960' first='Henry' last='Jackson'], Isidore Newman; [player_tooltip player_id='1604336' first='Tylon' last='Jackson'], Oakdale; Jacob Jeanise, Holy Savior Menard; Christopher Jones, Loreauville; [player_tooltip player_id='1237778' first='Kevin' last='Jones'], Avoyelles; Kortlin Kyle, Vinton; Geremy Lewis, Cohen; Brodie Lejeune, Notre Dame; [player_tooltip player_id='1611386' first='Dashun' last='Lightfoot'], Franklin; [player_tooltip player_id='401959' first='George' last='Loop'], Newman; [player_tooltip player_id='1537169' first='Jaimason' last='Marzell'], Lafayette Christian; Owen Morris, Catholic-NI; Ian O'Boyle, Newman; Terrell Pegues, Mansfield; Brandon Perkins, Kinder; Jake Poirier, Catholic-NI; [player_tooltip player_id='920625' first='Jake' last='Randle'], Isidore Newman; [player_tooltip player_id='1612727' first='Carson' last='Riser'], D'Arbonne Woods; Jack Roniger, Pope John Paul II; Eli Self, Kinder; Kaycee Sellers, Lafayette Renaissance Charter; [player_tooltip player_id='2053789' first='Kaleb' last='Simon'], Lafayette Christian; [player_tooltip player_id='1237632' first='Ari' last='Slocum'], Union Parish; Dominik Smith, Pope John Paul II; [player_tooltip player_id='1357863' first='Kobe' last='Smith'], Avoyelles; Craig St. Cyr, Winnfield; Eyan Taylor, South Plaquemines; [player_tooltip player_id='1610273' first='Isaiah' last='Thomas'], Kinder; Jude Turner, Ouachita Christian; [player_tooltip player_id='1602038' first='Patrick' last='Turpin'], Ouachita Christian; [player_tooltip player_id='1596689' first='Luke' last='Vidrine'], Ouachita Christian; David Weeks, Calvary Baptist; Detavious Williams, Winnfield; Keshawn Williams, Green Oaks; Jordan Willis, Northlake Christian; Deverrick Winnfield, Oakdale; Ja'Kyrin Woodard, Welsh; Hudson Wright, Country Day; Tyler Yokum, Lafayette Renaissance Charter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->