Louisiana’s top Week 7 small schools performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 was another full of standout performances across every corner of Louisiana high school football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Louisiana has gathered more than 40 of the top state lines from around the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of the best from Class 1A, Class 2A and Class 3A below, or <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/10/louisianas-top-week-7-large-schools-performances/">click here for more of the best from Class 4A and Class 5A</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1221242' first='Jim' last='Burlew'] | 5-8, 180 RB | Buckeye (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Panthers' senior workhorse carried 47 times for 226 yards and three touchdowns in Buckeye's battle with undefeated Bunkie.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='915073' first='Dillon' last='Compton'] | 6-0, 180 QB/ATH | Bunkie (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Panthers' junior star has been a consistent presence on the top performers lists during their undefeated start to the season. In Week 7, Compton racked up 378 total yards with four rushing touchdowns and three passing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914099' first='Amyne' last='Darensbourg'] | 6-1, 170 ATH | John F. Kennedy (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cougars' junior quarterback completed 11 of 17 passes for 225 yards and four scores in a 64-0 shutout of Livingston Collegiate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='291147' first='Jonathan' last='Dartez'] | 5-9, 170 QB/ATH | Vermilion Catholic (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Eagles' speedy quarterback completed eight of 10 passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns and rushed 12 times for another 80 yards and two scores in a 42-8 rout of Jeanerette that left Vermilion Catholic as the state's last remaining undefeated team in Class 1A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='710080' first='Chad' last='Elzy'] Jr. | 5-10, 175 RB/DB/ATH | Ascension Catholic (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bulldogs' versatile junior standout went over 300 yards on the ground for the second straight week, this time racking up 313 yards and six touchdowns on eight carries in a 65-0 romp past East Iberville. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914014' first='Eli' last='Friend'] | 6-1, 195 QB | Isidore Newman (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Greenies' junior quarterback finished 9-for-15 for 128 yards and two touchdowns through the air and another 92 yards and a score on 11 carries in a 29-24 comeback defeat of De La Salle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eric Griffin | 5-10, 180 RB | Wossman (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior helped lead the Wildcats' offense in their 28-0 shutout of Richwood with his 27 carries for 138 yards and two touchdowns to continue his strong start to district play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='642719' first='Elijah' last='Haven'] | 6-4, 190 QB | Dunham (2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tigers' freshman completed 19 of 25 passes for 225 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 91 yards and four scores in a 55-28 rout of Episcopal (Baton Rouge) in a top-10 matchup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ke'Von Johnson | 5-9, 150 RB/DB | St. Edmund (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 marked another huge performance for the Blue Jays' sophomore star with 216 yards and a touchdown on 33 rushes in a 21-14 defeat of Sacred Heart.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Greg Jones | 5-9, 170 RB/LB | Caldwell Parish (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Spartans' senior racked up 157 yards and three touchdowns on the ground to help pace their 34-6 defeat of Marksville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tristan LeBlanc | 5-8, 175 ATH | Elton (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another week on the list for the junior with his 160 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries in the Indians' 30-14 defeat of East Beauregard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1237769' first='Zion' last='Lee'] | 5-10, 210 LB | Bunkie (2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore racked up 20 tackles in the Panthers' 58-41 win against Buckeye.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tray Morris | 6-0, 190 RB/LB | North Caddo (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Titans' two-way junior standout rushed 11 times for 216 yards and two touchdowns and wrapped up eight tackles on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='734867' first='Emile' last='Picarella'] | 6-2, 215 QB | University Lab (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cubs' junior finished 10-for-15 for 204 yards and two touchdowns in a 43-7 rout of rival Madison Prep in a top-10 matchup in Class 3A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1203198' first='Cooper' last='Scott'] | 6-2, 210 LB | Holy Savior Menard (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Eagles' two-way standout totaled 18 tackles, including back-to-back sacks late to close out a 13-6 defeat of Avoyelles, plus another tackle for loss, a forced fumble and 64 yards of offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joshua Thomas | 5-10, 165 WR/DB | Slaughter Community Charter (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior hauled in five passes for an absurd 294 yards — an average of nearly 60 yards per catch — and three touchdowns in a 66-28 rout of Central Private.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hayden VanNess | 5-8, 165 DB/ATH | Welsh (2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>VanNess helped lead the Greyhounds' 22-0 shutout of DeQuincy with his 69 yards and two touchdowns on 14 rushes and two catches for 20 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='144901' first='Abram' last='Wardell'] | 5-11, 190 QB | Calvary Baptist (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior quarterback was once again highly efficient in leading his Cavaliers' prolific offense in a 58-6 route of Green Oaks. He finished 18-for-21 (85.7%) for 279 yards and six touchdowns and added another 25 yards on two rushes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ReJohn Zeno | 5-10, 170 RB | Jennings (2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior running back racked up 163 yards and three touchdowns on 12 carries in a 35-7 rout of South Beauregard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->