The Cubs won 35-0 vover Dunham in convincing fashion Thursday night on the road at Dunham Stadium.

U-High improved to 3-0 on the year & dynamic athlete Jason Barnes has played a big part in that the last two weeks. Barnes ran for a touchdown, had a receiving touchdown, & also threw for a touchdown versus Dunham. 
The Tigers were clearly outmatched versus one of the most talented teams in the state regardless of class. Also in the game, running back Derrick Graham scored on a 7 yard touchdown run & Edan Stagg scored on a 75 yard touchdown catch. 

University Lab Cubs gave the Woodlawn Panthers all they could handle with a score of 34-14 on last Friday. 
U-High RB Derrick Graham scored from 5 yards out to give the Cubs a 7-0 lead with 6:53 left in the first.
Then, Woodlawn QB Rickie Collins hit Jaylon Henry on a 31 yard dart for a TD, extra point was blocked trailing the Cubs 7-6 in the first.

U-High ATH Jason Barnes returned a kick 71 yards for a touchdown putting his team up 14-6 in the first. Woodlawn QB Rickie Collins hit Jayveon Haynes on a screen pass for a 67 yard touchdown. 2 pt conversion would be good tying the game at 14 with 1:58 in the first. 

The Cubs would get touchdown runs of 4 & 43 by Derrick Graham & Brian Beck to go up 27-14 in the third. And then, QB Blake Abney hit Jason Barnes on a slant that went 62 yards for a touchdown that would end up being the final score 34-14. 

​For full highlights & interviews click the link below!! 

In the wake of Hurricane Ida, the Ellender standout forward has seen the start of his senior year take an unexpected turn. Thomas & his family was heavily impacted by Hurricane Ida forcing them to be displaced to Houston, Texas. 

"Our house got really messed up because of the hurricane," Thomas said. "The water damaged a good bit of our stuff & it caused us to have to move. To see my mom hurt like that because we have to start over has been real tough."

With Thomas & his family having to move, the next thing was to find out where he would be able to finish his senior year at. 

"Me and mom had been been looking at different high schools for the last few weeks," Thomas said. "I feel like Legacy School of Sports Sciences in Houston, Texas is the best situation for me. I got to  visit the school & see the type of basketball program they have. I was really impressed with how they workout & how the team welcomed me when I was there."

​The Titans basketball program is one of the best in the Houston area after winning the 3A state championship last season. They also had seven players off their roster sign division one scholarships to Texas A&M, North Texas, Oral Roberts, McNeese St, Mt. St Mary, & Prairie View. 

​"I'm anxious to get started there because I know the coaches there will take my game to another level," Thomas said. "They have coaches on their staff that played in college & played professionally. We're also going to be traveling all over the country playing a national schedule so I'm excited about that."

The Ellender Patriots basketball team made it to the quarterfinals last season & with basically their whole team returning, many felt they would've been one of best teams in 4A to be in the mix to get to the top 28. 

"Even though I wanted to finish what I started at Ellender & win a state championship with my brothers, I feel like all of this happened to me for a reason," Thomas said. "I'm ready to just take advantage of this opportunity & get my name out there even more." 

Thomas had a really good summer on the Under Armour Circuit with Louisiana Elite picking up offers from Southern Miss, Tulane, Jacksonville University, Florida Atlantic, Texas St, McNeese St, & Southern. 

"Right now, I'm looking to start taking some official visits in October to Florida Atlantic, Texas St, & Southern Miss," Thomas said. "I probably won't commit to a school until after basketball season so  that I can really make sure where I want to be."

This past season the Ragin’ Cajuns was able to claim a Sun Belt Conference Co-Championship & it’s third straight Sun Belt West Division title. They also won their second straight bowl victory under head coach Billy Napier. 

The Ragin’ Cajuns cracked the top 25 this past season after defeating No. 23 Iowa St. week 1 & finished the year ranked No. 15 in the AP top 25. 

​Napier’s accolades at the University of Louisiana :

• 28-11 as head coach in 4 seasons 
• 2019 Sun Belt Coach of the Year
• 4 players drafted 
• Highest poll ranking in school history 
• No. 1 recruiting class in the Sun Belt the last two years

Coach Napier did a zoom interview with G-Sportz about preparing for the Texas Longhorns week 1, recruiting Louisiana, NIL & much more.

​Click the link below to see the full interview!!

Over the last few years Terrebonne High School has had a ton of kids sign football scholarships. Most notable are Five-star DT Maason Smith (LSU) & Four-star ATH Ja’Khi Douglas (Florida St). 

With Jaylin Lucas & Kadan Lewis announcing their commitments to Tulane, this continues the trend of talented prospects coming out of Terrebonne High School. 3-star Jaylin Lucas has been a hot commodity this summer because of his dominating camp performances. A video from the Mississippi St camp had over 100k views within three days, that had his name buzzing amongst a bevy of college programs. It resulted in Lucas picking up nine offers in two days.

“I’ve been looking forward to this since I came in as a freshman,” Lucas said. “Seeing my brother (Ja’Khi Douglas) go through this process when I was young helped me a lot. I watched how he use to workout all the time, go to camps and put on a show. I knew that I was going to do the same when my time came.” 

The 5-foot-7, 175-pound Lucas holds 30 offers & took official visits to Indiana University & the University of Louisville before making his decision to commit to Tulane.

​“Coach Fobbs played a big part into me committing to Tulane,” Lucas said. “He did a good job of showing me how they plan to use me on offense & I think it will be a good fit for me. Also getting a degree from Tulane is a big deal and I like the fact that my family won’t have to travel far to come see me play either.”

Kadan Lewis announced his commitment to Tulane two days after Lucas, giving the Green Wave their first Louisiana commits for the 2022 class. 

​“Tulane was on me very hard ever since they offered me way back in February,” Lewis said. “Coach Dawson & the whole staff showed me that I was priority to them for this class. They made me feel like I could be a dominant player here and have an opportunity to get drafted. Me and Jaylin didn’t know it would play out like this, but I’m glad it did because he’s like my brother.” 

The 6-foot-1, 270 pound Lewis currently holds 14 offers. He just recently took an official visit to the University of Memphis & an unofficial to the University of Louisiana Rajun’ Cajuns. 
Tulane is getting two diamond in the rough prospects from the state, which they have not been known to get many kids of Lewis & Lucas’s caliber under Willie Fritz’s watch the last five years. 
But, the job is not done yet for the Green Wave staff though.

​Don’t be surprised when both (Lucas and Lewis) have monster senior years and Tulane is having to fight off other top tier programs before signing day.

Click the links below to checkout both Kadan Lewis & Jaylin Lucas junior film!! 

Madison Prep quarterback Zeon Chriss gave his pledge to the Ragun’ Cajuns on last week via twitter. 
“I knew UL was where I wanted to be & I wanted to get it over with so I can focus on my senior year,” Chriss said. “Coach Napier is one of the best coaches in the country & we built a real connection.”

​Numbers don’t lie when it comes to Chriss, who has been arguably the most productive in the state over the last two seasons. He’s accounted for over 90 touchdowns (throwing & running) to go with over four thousand yards passing his sophomore & junior year combined. Oh and by the way Chriss led his team to win the 3A state championship along with be awarded Most Outstanding Player of the game. 

The 6-foot-1 and a half dual-threat prospect development over the last two years has been very impressive, which is why the Rajun’ Cajuns made it a point to get him apart of their cULture. 
“A lot of coaches helped me develop along the way, but my dad made me tough & showed me how to be a leader,” Chriss said. “I know Coach Napier is one of the best at developing quarterbacks & we think the same in a lot of different ways. Their system fits me perfectly and I know I can excel in that offense.” 

​Chriss had offers from Memphis, Tulane, San Diego St, Miami-Ohio, South Alabama, Arkansas St, Appalachian St, McNeese St, ULM, Army, Air Force, & Southern. 

​Click the link below to checkout Chriss’s junior highlights!! 

Louisiana Elite has a lot of momentum going into the Summer Hoops Festival in Miami this weekend after winning the Summer Jam tournament in Atlanta, GA during the month of May. They went 5-0 throughout the tournament. Earlier in May, LA Elite went 2-2 at the Circuit Hoops in Dallas, TX

This group consists of many talented players in the state of Louisiana, which has made head coach Jeff Jones very confident going forward for the live period sessions the whole month of July. 

​6-9 big Percy Daniels averaged 17 PPG & 13 RPG at the Circuit Hoops tourney. Daniels will definitely be a prospect that a becy of college coaches will have their eye on during the live period. ​

6-7 forward Dionjahe Thomas had a really good month of May with three 20 point games & multiple double digit rebound performances as well. 

5-9 point guard J.P Ricks had a very impressive showing in Atlanta where he led the team in scoring three out of the four games. 

On Saturday night during a visit a Louisiana Tech, Ellender High School 3-star receiver O’Ryan James committed to the Bulldogs. 

At 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, the Bulldogs land a one of the most talented receivers in the state for the 2022 class. According to 247Sports, James is ranked 27th overall in the state & the No. 6 ranked receiver. 

James chose Louisiana Tech after having offers from Virginia, Mississippi St, Tulane, Houston, Southeastern, Nicholls St, & Southern. He was also receiving a lot of interest from Louisville, Central Michigan, Arkansas St, Southern Miss & ULL. 
“Tech has been on me the hardest throughout my recruiting process,” James said. “Me and Coach Allen built a bond from the beginning when he offered me way back in January. I feel real comfortable with him and I love their offense because they get the ball to their receivers a whole lot. Being in Ruston on my visit with my family this past weekend really made me realize this is where I need to be.” 

This is another big get for head coach Skip Holtz and his staff after landing Calvary Baptist quarterback Landry Lyddy last month. With all the success the Bulldogs have had winning bowl games and having a number of players drafted over the years, James is excited to be the next big time player there. 
“Of course I remember Amik Robertson from my area having a great career at Tech & he ended up getting drafted,” James said. “Tech has players that get drafted every year and I feel like I’m going to be the next one to get my name called when that time comes. This program has had a lot of success for a minute and I can’t wait to be apart of it.”

The talented receiver out of Ellender High School expressed that he’s happy to keep the legacy going at his school and in his area. 
“It feels good to know another kid out of Ellender is going play college football and get a free education,” he said. “I watched Tay Martin growing up playing receiver at my school and I knew I wanted to be the next one up after him. I just want the young ones coming up after me to keep the trend going because we’ve had a lot of kids sign scholarships over the years.”

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