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Rising Star, QB, John Velasquez, Westwood High School (Westwood, Texas)

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Give it up for the latest Rising Star, John Velasques, from the class of 2028! […]

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Broncos Survive Defensive Showdown, Defeat Jets 10-9 in Rainy MetLife Battle

Andy Bryson
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In a low-scoring affair at MetLife Stadium, the Denver Broncos narrowly escaped with a 10-9 victory over the New York Jets. The defensive battle, played under steady rain and gusty…

2024 GF Media Day: Baker High School (Baker, LA)

Tyler James
September 23, 2024

The Baker Buffalos are a 3-1 team, in the 2A District 8 classification. Coming off a 4-6 season, the Buffalos look to turn the season around this year under head…

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Taking the Wheel: Dunham eviscerates Episcopal to take control of district

Grant Chachere
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With a stellar performance from its freshman quarterback Elijah Haven and an even better performance from the defense, Dunham defeated district rival Episcopal 55-28. The Tigers (5-2, 2-0) led the…

Statement Wins and Star Performances Highlight 20th Annual Bayou Jamb!

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This past weekend, the Gridiron Football crew went up to Monroe, Louisiana for the biggest jamboree in the state of Louisiana in the 20th annual running of Bayou Jamb held…

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Jace LeJeune
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Yesterday kicked off high school football season with the 2026 Kiwanis Jamboree featuring six Lafayette area teams. Here is a quick recap of the three jamboree matchups throughout the day.…

BREAKING NEWS: Franklinton High School (Franklinton, LA) QB Kerston Diddon Commits To 2026 Gridiron Football All-American Bowl Game!

Jace LeJeune
August 27, 2026

Franklinton High School (Franklinton, LA) QB Kerston Diddon is the 14th official commitment and second quarterback commitment to play in the 2026 Gridiron Football All-American Bowl Game, which will take…

Heart Over Height: Albany QB Jake Milton Ready to Prove the Doubters Wrong

Jace LeJeune
August 26, 2026

Albany High School (Albany, LA) QB Jake Milton is the guy leading the Hornets this season. While not the biggest quarterback standing at only 5'6, Milton shows that his football…

Broncos Survive Defensive Showdown, Defeat Jets 10-9 in Rainy MetLife Battle

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In a low-scoring affair at MetLife Stadium, the Denver Broncos narrowly escaped with a 10-9 victory over the New York Jets. The defensive battle, played under steady rain and gusty…

2024 GF Media Day: Baker High School (Baker, LA)

Tyler James
September 23, 2024

The Baker Buffalos are a 3-1 team, in the 2A District 8 classification. Coming off a 4-6 season, the Buffalos look to turn the season around this year under head…

Taking the Wheel: Dunham eviscerates Episcopal to take control of district

Grant Chachere
October 16, 2023

With a stellar performance from its freshman quarterback Elijah Haven and an even better performance from the defense, Dunham defeated district rival Episcopal 55-28. The Tigers (5-2, 2-0) led the…

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Broken Promises: Inside a Semi-Pro Nightmare, Part One

Andy Bryson
August 16, 2016

August 16, 2016 by Terrance Biggs Each year, regardless of season or locale, thousands of semipro and developmental football players lace up the cleats to play. Most participate for the…

Southeastern’s Gadbois Earns AP All-America Honors

Andy Bryson
December 15, 2016

HAMMOND, La. – After helping the Lions to a 7-4 record in his debut season, Southeastern Louisiana senior offensive lineman Taylor Gadbois was named to the 2016 Associated Press FCS…

Warhawks Fall in Close Game to Idaho

Phil Blanchard
October 9, 2016

Monroe, LA: The ULM Warhawks had another conference game this weekend as they hosted the Idaho Vandals in Monroe. The waarhawks were looking to add a conference win to their…

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Veterans of foreign wars and Ladies’ Auxiliary Visit Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve

Alec Miller
August 12, 2015

[caption id="attachment_9" align="alignnone" width="590"] Front row: Rudy Baker (retired Navy), Moe Taylor (retired Navy), Ralph Smith )retired Army), Rudy Autunez (Post 8290, Lacombe); Middle row: Inez Naquin (Post 8720 Ladies…

Broncos Survive Defensive Showdown, Defeat Jets 10-9 in Rainy MetLife Battle

Andy Bryson
September 29, 2024

In a low-scoring affair at MetLife Stadium, the Denver Broncos narrowly escaped with a 10-9 victory over the New York Jets. The defensive battle, played under steady rain and gusty…

2024 GF Media Day: Baker High School (Baker, LA)

Tyler James
September 23, 2024

The Baker Buffalos are a 3-1 team, in the 2A District 8 classification. Coming off a 4-6 season, the Buffalos look to turn the season around this year under head…

Taking the Wheel: Dunham eviscerates Episcopal to take control of district

Grant Chachere
October 16, 2023

With a stellar performance from its freshman quarterback Elijah Haven and an even better performance from the defense, Dunham defeated district rival Episcopal 55-28. The Tigers (5-2, 2-0) led the…

Statement Wins and Star Performances Highlight 20th Annual Bayou Jamb!

Jace LeJeune
August 31, 2026

This past weekend, the Gridiron Football crew went up to Monroe, Louisiana for the biggest jamboree in the state of Louisiana in the 20th annual running of Bayou Jamb held…

Lafayette, St. Thomas More, and Southside Impressive In Kiwanis Jamboree

Jace LeJeune
August 28, 2026

Yesterday kicked off high school football season with the 2026 Kiwanis Jamboree featuring six Lafayette area teams. Here is a quick recap of the three jamboree matchups throughout the day.…

BREAKING NEWS: Franklinton High School (Franklinton, LA) QB Kerston Diddon Commits To 2026 Gridiron Football All-American Bowl Game!

Jace LeJeune
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Heart Over Height: Albany QB Jake Milton Ready to Prove the Doubters Wrong

Jace LeJeune
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Albany High School (Albany, LA) QB Jake Milton is the guy leading the Hornets this season. While not the biggest quarterback standing at only 5'6, Milton shows that his football…

Broncos Survive Defensive Showdown, Defeat Jets 10-9 in Rainy MetLife Battle

Andy Bryson
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In a low-scoring affair at MetLife Stadium, the Denver Broncos narrowly escaped with a 10-9 victory over the New York Jets. The defensive battle, played under steady rain and gusty…

2024 GF Media Day: Baker High School (Baker, LA)

Tyler James
September 23, 2024

The Baker Buffalos are a 3-1 team, in the 2A District 8 classification. Coming off a 4-6 season, the Buffalos look to turn the season around this year under head…

Taking the Wheel: Dunham eviscerates Episcopal to take control of district

Grant Chachere
October 16, 2023

With a stellar performance from its freshman quarterback Elijah Haven and an even better performance from the defense, Dunham defeated district rival Episcopal 55-28. The Tigers (5-2, 2-0) led the…

Twice As Nice: LSU Awards Prestigious No. 7 Jersey to Trey’Dez Green and Whit Weeks

Jace LeJeune
August 26, 2026

For the first time in the Lane Kiffin era, LSU will have the No. 7 jersey represented on both sides of the football in 2026 as tight end Trey’Dez Green…

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Special Edition Gridion Magazine

Andy Bryson
August 25, 2026

In this issue, we feature over 90 High School Previews.

New School, New Position, Same Playmaker: McNeese State Commit Jayd’n Washington Embraces His Next Chapter

Jace LeJeune
August 25, 2026

One of the top cornerbacks in South Louisiana is East Ascension High School (Gonzales, LA) defensive back Jayd'n Washington. At 6'0, 170 pounds, Washington is a lockdown defender that can…

BREAKING NEWS: Fontainebleau High School (Mandeville, LA) DT Kenneth Primus Commits To 2026 Gridiron Football All-American Bowl Game!

Jace LeJeune
August 24, 2026

Fontainebleau High School (Mandeville, LA) DT Kenneth Primus is the 13th official commitment to play in the 2026 Gridiron Football All-American Bowl Game, which will take place at Louisiana Christian…

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