2023 LHSAA Prep Classic Is In The Books – What A Football Season It Was!
Our Final Game Of The Week for Friday Night Light’s was actually eight games in two and a half days. The 2023 LHSAA Football Prep Classic took place at the Caesars Superdome of the Weekend of December 7-9, 2023. Sixteen Teams, eight divisional games and only one team per division would be crowned as State Champions. See The matchups, final scores, Most Outstanding Players of each game and MORE…….
Division IV – Select
The shocker of the night, The Kittens of Southern Lab traveled to Ouachita Christian and stunned OCS. The Kittens will meet Riverside Academy.
No. 5 Riverside (12-1) vs. No. 2 Southern Lab (12-1), 3:30 p.m., Dec. 7
Final Score Southern Lab 42 Riverside Academy 35
Most Outstanding Player Awards:
Riverside Academy – Dedric Lastiel 18 Carries 107 yards 3 TD’s, 5 receptions 58 yards, Passing 1-1 for 2 yards
Southern Lab Kittens – Running Back Amariyan Asberry Rushed 11 times for 33 yards but scored two key touchdowns to propel the Kittens to the state title.
Division IV – Non-Select
It is a trip back to The Dome for the #4 Haynesville Golden Tornados, as they will meet #3 Oak Grove. Oak Grove made quick work of their game against Kentwood, while Haynesville showed their offensive might against a stout Logansport team.
No. 4 Haynesville (12-1) vs. No. 3 Oak Grove (11-2), 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7
Final Score Oak Grove Tigers 62 Haynesville Golden Tornado 36
Most Outstanding Player Awards:
Oak Grove Tigers – La Tech Commit Junior Quarterback Jackson Bradley 2-7 27 Yards, Rushed for 211 yards on 23 carries and 3 TD’s
Haynesville Golden Tornado – Sophomore ATH/QB Isiah Washington 6-19 113 Yards, 1 TD, Rushed for 63 yards on 8 carries 2 TD’s
Division II Non-Select
#2 Cecilia seems unstoppable as they took on Northwest in their semi final game. Cecilia ran away with explosive running plays by Corey Broussard (finished with over 230 yards and 4 TD’s) and Diesel Solari (3 rushing TD’s). Get ready for a showdown when this explosive run game meets Opelousas. #12 Opelousas stunned North Desoto Friday night with their “never say die” attitude.
No. 12 Opelousas (11-3) vs. No. 2 Cecilia (12-1), noon, Friday, Dec. 8
Final Score – Opelousas 26 Cecilia 13
Most Outstanding Player Awards:
Cecilia Bulldogs – Junior FS/WR Brent Gordon Jr. – 16 Total Tackles, 11 Solo
Opelousas Tigers – Junior ATH/QB/SS Zackeus Malveaux 4-7 90 yards passing, 10 carries 114 yards 2 TD’s
Division III – Non-Select
Rematch from 2019, I think so. The St. James Wildcats traveled to Sterlington and showed their strength both on offense and defense. Two goal line stands in the second half pushed the Wildcats through to the win.. They will take on Union Parish, who defeated a very hot Jena team Friday night.
No. 3 St. James (11-2) vs. No. 4 Union Parish (9-4), 3:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8
Final Score – St. James Wildcats 35 Union Parish Fightin’ Farmers 36
Most Outstanding Player Awards:
St. James Wildcats – Senior QB Brayden Williams 9-14 164 yards and 2 TD’s, 15 rushing 95 yards 2 TD’s
Union Parish Fightin’ Farmers – Senior QB/ATH Jorden Hill 6-10 78 yards passing 9 carries 109 yards 3 TD’s
Division I – Select
Acadiana will return to The Dome in 2023 after fending off the #1 team Edna Karr. They will meet the Catholic High Bears, who ended strong on Saturday (due to weather conditions during Friday night’s game) versus the Rummel Raiders.
No. 8 Acadiana (11-2) vs. No. 3 Catholic (11-2), 7 p.m., Dec. 8
Final Score: Catholic High Bears 55 Acadiana Wreckin’ Rams 31
Most Outstanding Player Awards:
Catholic High Bears – UL Commit Senior Quarterback Daniel Beale 19-26 360 yards 4 TD’s, rushed for 4 yards on 5 attempts, 1 TD
Acadiana Wreckin’ Rams – Junior Running Back Jonah Gauthier Rushed for 196 yards on 21 carries and one touchdown
Division II – Select
The Rematch of All Rematches, Lafayette Christian will meet rival St. Thomas More. This is going to be an epic game, The Rematch of the State Championship game from 2022.
No. 1 St. Thomas More (13-0) vs. No. 3 Lafayette Christian (11-2), noon, Saturday, Dec. 9
Final Score: St. Thomas More Cougars 35 Lafayette Christian Knights 21
Most Outstanding Player Awards:
St. Thomas More Cougars – Senior RB John Luke St. Pierre 11 carries, 72 yards 2 TD’s
Lafayette Christian Knights – LSU Commit Senior ATH Ju’Juan Johnson 24-41 270 yards passing, 18 carries 187 yards rushing 3 TD’s
Division III – Select
St. Charles Catholic will be returning to The Dome to defend their state title as they will take on #1 seed Calvary Baptist
No. 1 St. Charles (13-0) vs. No. 2 Calvary Baptist (13-0), 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9
Final Score: St. Charles Catholic Comets 28 Calvary Baptist Cavaliers 34
Most Outstanding Player Awards:
St. Charles Catholic – Senior RB Jeremiah Wills 13 Carries 73 Yards 2 TD’s
Calvary Baptist Cavaliers – Junior RB James Simons 30 Carries 191 yards 3 Touchdowns
Division I – Non-Select
#1 Ruston will met the 6th seed Zachary Broncos. Ruston defeated Mandeville in the Semi Final round while Zachary had to take their game to Saturday, due to the weather. The Broncos erased a 19 point deficit to win in overtime against Dutchtown
No. 1 Ruston (13-0) vs. No. 6 Zachary (12-1), 7 p.m., Saturday Dec. 9
Final Score: Ruston Bearcats 31 Zachary Broncos 17
Most Outstanding Player Awards:
Zachary Broncos – LSU Commit and Senior WR/TE Trey’dez Green – 8 catches 97 yards and one touchdown
Ruston Bearcats – Junior Quarterback Joshua Brantley 11-19 194 yards, rushed for 134 yards on 20 carries 3 Rushing TD’s
CHECK BACK FOR MORE HIGHLIGHTS AND HOW IT WAS WON……..
