The Westlake Rams had an impressive 2021 season as they finished with an 8-4 record before falling to Sterlington in the second round of the playoffs, the team who would go onto win the 3A State Title.
The Jennings Bulldogs have a history of success, especially lately, in 2020 the Bulldogs finished with an 8-1 record, and in 2019 they made the state championship game, however, in 2021, the Bulldogs didn’t quite live up to that history of success.
The St. Louis Catholic Saints enter the 2022 season coming off of a disappointing season where they went 3-7, but in 2022 their expectations are much higher.
The Lake Charles College Prep Trailblazers had an impressive 2021 season going 8-2 overall, and 5-0 in district play, but unfortunately for the Trailblazers they were not eligible for state playoffs.
LaGrange had a rough 2021 season as they failed to win a game, and finished with a record of 0-10, but they enter the 2022 season with a new mindset. The Gators are leaving the past, in the past, entering the 2022 season with the mindset that they’re 0-0, and so is everyone else.
The Basile Bearcats were just one point away from an undefeated district record in 2020 before falling short of the quarterfinal round of the playoffs for just the second time in nine seasons.
2020 was a stand-out season for the LCCP TrailBlazers. They went undefeated in the regular season and made a semifinal appearance for the first time in program history. Despite losing numerous key starters on Offense, the Blazers are confident in rising junior Josiah Bushnell to step up At quarterback.
It’s been a year since Washington-Marion touched the gridiron, but soon the Friday night lights will shine again. The Charging Indians enter 2021 with a new attitude thanks to first-year head coach Jules Sullen.
After narrowly falling to Many in the Class 2A State Championship in 2020, the Kinder Yellow Jackets are buzzing for another chance at a title. In the pursuit of their first ring since 2015, Kinder brings with them some experience and a strong work ethic.
After finishing with a .500 record in 2019, Oakdale felt they were taking steps in the right direction. However, Destin Dieterich said the Warriors were hit harder than most by COVID-19 last season resulting in a 2-4 finish.
Coming off of another playoff appearance, the East Beauregard Trojans look to pick up where they left off a season ago. However, they’ll do so after overhauling their starting lineups on both sides of the ball.
“This team is going to be very special this year,” said Grand Lake lineman Bryant Williams. “Like I said, we want to repeat what we did last year but we just have to play as a team and stick together.”Special can’t begin to describe the improbable run to the state title game the Grand Lake Hornets were on a season ago.
Fresh off their eighth quarterfinal appearance since 2011, the Jennings Bulldogs enter the new season with plenty of confidence. Although with only nine starters back, there will be some growing pains.
Despite district rivals Sam Houston and Barbe opting out of the 2020 football season, the Sulphur Golden Tors battled through a myriad of issues to play five games.
2020 was another good season for Leesville as the Wampus Cats went 5-4 and landed a top-five spot in the playoffs for the first time in program history. Head coach Robert Causey is focused on improving from that success.
The Lake Arthur Tigers enter the new season with bright eyes, as the Tigers are young at numerous positions. While an inexperienced team brings challenges, second-year head coach Tarius Davis is embracing it.
Fresh off of a school year where St. Louis won six state titles as an athletic department, the Saints welcome in new head coach football coach in former Cecilia defensive coordinator, Brock Matherne.
The Oberlin Tigers have been one of the teams to beat in District 4-1A over the last five years, as the Tigers are on the hunt for their sixth consecutive winning season.
The Sam Houston Broncos are set to make their return to Friday night lights after missing out a season ago. Big Sam may have an advantage over other schools that found themselves in the same situation however as the Broncos return all of their transfers that departed due to the hurricanes.
Over the past couple of seasons, the Hamilton Christian Warriors have been inching their way back to the top of District 4-1A and this season they believe have the athletes to compete.
After falling in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs to eventual champions Carencro, the DeRidder Dragons will have to replace 16 starters as they look to make another postseason run.
The Iota Bulldogs are back and ready to bark. After a less than ideal 2020 season head coach Josh Andrus says the work his team put in during the summer will pay dividends this fall.
2020 was a bounce-back year for the Pickering Red Devils. After posting just four wins in the three years prior, Pickering went 55-4 making it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
After not playing a football game in 2020, the Gators of LaGrange were chomping at the bit to get back on the field. While this past summer was a return to normalcy, last season or lack thereof has left an impact on the roster.
The 2020 season was a bounce-back year for the South Beauregard Golden Knights football program. South Beau notched fives wins and took home the school’s first playoff win in four years.
As one of the handful of teams that didn’t play football in 2020, the Barbe Buccaneers saw many upperclassmen transfer out of the program, leaving them with only two players with varsity experience.
The DeQuincy Tigers enter the 2021 season with momentum. Last year the Tigers switched offense in the middle of the season, and with it, came a 2-0 record to end the year. Head coach Matt Dufresne said the split-back veer helped the team distinguish themselves moving forward.
After an unusual 2020 season, the Vinton Lions are hoping to get back on track. With numerous veterans leading the way on both sides of the ball, head coach Lark Hebert is hopeful their numbers will help them play better under the Friday night lights.
While the four-time state runners-up eye their first state title they’ll have to do so with some new faces. The Knights must fill numerous big roles after losing multiple all-state athletes.
Over the last four years, the Rosepine Eagles have become a staple in the Class 2A playoffs and this year is expected to be more of the same. But head coach Brad Ducote says there is one main roadblock preventing the Eagles from taking that next step.
Were just a couple of months away from the start of the 2021 football season, which means it’s time for the 7-in-Seven countdown. The most competitive districts to keep an eye on during football season.
Oberlin made serious strides in Durell Peloquin's third year at the helm. The Tigers finished 2018 with a 10-3 record and made their first quarterfinal appearance since 2010.
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