Football

The football program is characterized by a commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes who excel on and off the field. Under Head Coach Benjamin Powell, we focus on player growth, development, and collegiate exposure throughout the year. Our team of 60-70 athletes is supported by a comprehensive team, including position coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers, teachers, and college advisors, all working together to help them reach their full potential in an unrivaled environment.

We are grounded in five core values: Fast, Fight, Finish, Family, and Fun. These values not only drive our success on the field but also shape athletes prepared for life's challenges. Competing in Division III Select, we face top-tier 3A and 2A programs in state playoffs and elite teams in non-district games, providing significant exposure and opportunities to showcase talents.

In the 2025-2026 season, the team finished 2nd in the District, with several players receiving top honors. George Blessey '26 (KR), Kellen Brewer '27, Justin Drago '27, Cameron Henry '26, Chris Kazour '27, Ace Legardeur '26, Joel Smith '27 (DL), and Hudson Wright '26 earned spots on the LHSAA All-District First Team. At the same time, George Blessey '26 (WR), Paul Curry '26, Herm Dyson '26, James Gottsche '27, John Hereford '26, William Johnson '28, Peyton Katz '26, Curtis McAllister '28, Baxter Parker '27, Stone Ridgeway '26, Joel Smith '27 (OL), and Iggy Young '26 were named to the LHSAA All-District Second Team.

Cameron Henry '26 and Hudson Wright '26 were named to the All-Metro First Team, Justin Drago '27 and Hudson Wright '26 were named All-State Honorable Mention, and Peyton Katz '26 and Iggy Young '26 were named to the LHSAA All-Academic Team.

Peyton Katz was also named an All-State Sugar Bowl National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Player.

Recent graduates have gone on to compete at several NCAA collegiate levels. They include Clayton Gehman '23 (Rhodes College), John Hereford '26 (Sewanee), Connor Gibbs '23 (University of Southern Mississippi), Yash Gupta '23 (Tulane University), Jake Ibieta '23 (Louisiana State University), Casey Rizzi '24 (University of Miami), and Jack Schwing '23 (University of Southern Mississippi).