State championship week has arrived for high school football teams in Acadiana. Five teams from the region have made it to the LHSAA Prep Classic in New Orleans. Opelousas will face Cecilia for the Non-select Division II title, St. Thomas More will take on Lafayette Christian for the Select D-II title, and Acadiana will square off against Catholic-Baton Rouge for the Select D-I championship. Here are our predictions for all three games.

Why It Matters

The LHSAA Prep Classic is the culmination of the high school football season in Acadiana, with teams competing for state championships. The outcome of these games will determine the best teams in their respective divisions and have a significant impact on the players and communities involved.

By the Numbers
  • Opelousas has allowed only 44 points in the postseason.
  • Cecilia's quarterback Diesel Solari has averaged four touchdowns per game in the playoffs.
  • Acadiana's defense held on to a critical win against Edna Karr last week.
  • The last three meetings between Lafayette Christian and St. Thomas More have been decided by 7 points or less.
State of Play
  • Opelousas and Cecilia are district rivals in District 5-4A.
  • St. Thomas More and Lafayette Christian have a longstanding rivalry and met in last year's state championship game.
  • The Wreckin' Rams have been clutch in critical moments of games in the second half of the season.
  • Catholic-Baton Rouge's win over John Curtis in the quarterfinals is still being debated due to a controversial ruling.
What's Next

After the state championship games, the high school football season will come to a close, and teams will reflect on their performances. Players will graduate and move on to the next stage of their athletic careers, while coaches will begin preparing for the next season.

Bottom Line

The LHSAA Prep Classic is the pinnacle of high school football in Acadiana, and the outcome of these games will leave a lasting impact on the players, coaches, and communities involved.