News Summary
This weekend, the New Orleans metro area will feature 58 high school football games, showcasing talent from various schools. Highlighted games include Newman vs. St. Charles Catholic and Archbishop Shaw vs. Edna Karr, both set for 7 PM. Other notable matchups include A.J. Ellender vs Livingston Collegiate Academy, Amite vs Franklinton, and many more. Fans can follow scores live via the New Orleans Metro High School Football Scoreboard as local teams kick off their season.
New Orleans – This weekend, the New Orleans metro area will host an impressive lineup of 58 high school football games, bringing together young athletes from various schools to battle it out on the field. Among these games, six key matchups feature teams ranked within the region, promising fans thrilling and competitive action.
The highlight of the weekend is set for Thursday at 7:00 PM, featuring the marquee game between Newman and St. Charles Catholic. This matchup is expected to draw significant attention, as both teams aim to set the tone for the season.
Friday’s schedule also boasts an exciting marquee game with No. 19 Archbishop Shaw facing off against No. 1 Edna Karr, also at 7:00 PM. Both teams have shown promise and will be looking to establish their dominance early in the season.
Other notable matchups throughout the weekend include:
- A.J. Ellender vs Livingston Collegiate Academy
- Amite vs Franklinton
- Archbishop Rummel vs Lafayette Christian Academy
- Ascension Christian vs The Willow School
- Bay High vs Saint Stanislaus
- Belle Chasse vs Eleanor McMain
- Benjamin Franklin vs Crescent City Christian
- Broadmoor vs Springfield
- Brother Martin vs East Ascension
- Cathedral vs John Curtis Christian
The schedule continues with additional games that include:
- Catholic-B.R. vs Destrehan
- Central vs De La Salle
- Central Lafourche vs Vandebilt Catholic
- Chalmette vs John Ehret
- Cohen vs Fredrick Douglass
- Comeaux vs South Terrebonne
- Dallas Jesuit vs Jesuit
- Denham Springs vs Hammond
- E.D. White vs Holy Cross
- East Ascension vs Brother Martin
Furthermore, games will also feature:
- East Feliciana vs Kentwood
- East Jefferson vs Livonia
- East St. John vs St. James
- Fontainebleau vs Lakeshore
- Franklin Parish vs West Jefferson
- Hahnville vs Washington
- Hancock vs Harrison Central
- Haynes Academy vs Metairie Park Country Day
- Independence vs Loranger
- KIPP Booker T. Washington vs Hahnville
With other games throughout the weekend including contests like:
- Lakeshore vs Fontainebleau
- Landry vs Easton
- Live Oak vs St. Paul’s
- Lutcher vs Slidell
- Mandeville vs Salmen
- Northshore vs Picayune
- Ponchatoula vs Walker
- Riverside Academy vs Terrebonne
- Thibodaux vs South Lafourche
- West St. John vs Young Audiences Charter
All games are set to kick off at 7 PM, unless specified otherwise. Fans eager to keep track of the scores and updates can follow the action live through the New Orleans Metro High School Football Scoreboard, which will provide up-to-date information on every game.
This weekend marks the opening of high school football season in the area, and mixed results are anticipated as teams take to the field for the first time. Coaches and players have been preparing for this moment, and the community is expected to rally around their local teams as they embark on what promises to be an exciting season ahead.
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Additional Resources
- NOLA: New Orleans Prep Football Scores
- Wikipedia: High School Football
- SI: New Orleans Metro High School Football Schedule & Scores
- Google Search: New Orleans High School Football
- WWLTV: Fourth Down Friday Highlights
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
- New Orleans Saints: High School Football Media Day
- Google News: New Orleans High School Football News
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