The Bayou State’s high school gridiron action delivered a dramatic weekend, resulting in significant shifts across the latest Louisiana High School Football Top 25 rankings. While the top two powerhouses remained locked in their positions, a series of stunning upsets opened the door for new contenders and saw some familiar faces return to the fold. Baton Rouge Catholic’s first loss of the season created a vacancy in the elite Top 5, while impressive wins by Archbishop Shaw, Brother Martin, and Evangel Christian Academy have completely reshaped the middle of the list.
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1. Edna Karr Cougars (4-0)
The Edna Karr Cougars continue to prove they are the team to beat in Louisiana. Their challenging schedule—including two in-state Top 25 squads and a national tilt against Florida powerhouse American Heritage—has done nothing to slow their momentum. Last Friday, the Cougars absolutely crushed former Top 15 team Holy Cross in a 42-3 blowout, with running back John Johnson leading the dominant ground attack. Karr now prepares for a massive Top 5 showdown this weekend.
2. Ruston Bearcats (4-0)
The Ruston Bearcats maintained their perfect record by successfully navigating a tough out-of-state schedule. After defeating Longview (TX) last week, Ruston welcomed another Lone Star State opponent, Midland Legacy (TX), and rolled to a 49-21 victory. The Bearcats will face their third consecutive Texas team this weekend when they travel to take on 5-1 Stephenville.
3. Alexandria Trojans (5-0)
After a scare the week prior against Destrehan, the Alexandria Trojans returned to their dominant form with a 59-6 thrashing of winless Opelousas. The offense was humming on all cylinders, led by quarterback Karsen Sellers who tossed four touchdowns to four different receivers, and running back Kason Williams who piled up 166 yards and two scores on the ground.
4. John Curtis Patriots (3-0)
The John Curtis Patriots secured a vital win in their first major test of the season, narrowly defeating No. 10 Archbishop Rummel 21-19. Avenging a loss from last season, the Patriots overcame early turnovers and sealed the victory with a methodical, 19-play drive that chewed up the final 11:45 of the fourth quarter—a true testament to their championship pedigree and game management.
5. St. Augustine Purple Knights (4-0)
The St. Augustine Purple Knights surge into the Top 5 on the back of an unstoppable offense that is averaging over 56 points per game. They secured their first ranked win by convincingly dispatching Warren Easton 47-22. Now, the stakes couldn’t be higher: St. Aug will host No. 1 Edna Karr this weekend in arguably the biggest Louisiana matchup of the year so far.
Louisiana High School Football Rankings: Nos. 6 – 25
| Rank | Team (Record) |
| 6. | Baton Rouge Catholic Bears (3-1) |
| 7. | Brother Martin Crusaders (5-0) |
| 8. | North DeSoto Griffins (4-0) |
| 9. | Zachary Broncos (4-0) |
| 10. | Archbishop Rummel Raiders (2-2) |
| 11. | Ouachita Parish Lions (5-0) |
| 12. | West Monroe Rebels (3-2) |
| 13. | Teurlings Catholic Rebels (4-0) |
| 14. | Jesuit Blue Jays (4-1) |
| 15. | Lafayette Christian Academy Knights (3-1) |
| 16. | Central Wildcats (3-1) |
| 17. | St. Thomas More Cougars (2-2) |
| 18. | Holy Cross Tigers (3-1) |
| 19. | St. Charles Catholic Comets (5-0) |
| 20. | Neville Tigers (2-2) |
| 21. | Archbishop Shaw Eagles (2-2) |
| 22. | Destrehan Wildcats (2-2) |
| 23. | Evangel Christian Academy Eagles (4-1) |
| 24. | Parkway Panthers (5-0) |
| 25. | St. Amant Gators (4-0) |
Dropped Out: Airline Vikings (3-1), Warren Easton Fighting Eagles (3-1), University Lab Cubs (3-2)
What’s Next? Don’t miss the colossal battle for New Orleans supremacy: No. 5 St. Augustine hosts No. 1 Edna Karr this week!
