The Louisiana high school football regular season comes to a close this week, and some of the biggest clashes of the year will be taking place. Meanwhile, teams at the top of the power ratings will try to bolster their positions, while teams on the bubble fight for their chance to play in the post season.
Halloween may have been last Friday, but this week will be one of horror for a number of teams in the state. For some, it's because they'll be playing their toughest opponents of the year. For others, it's because they'll fighting for their playoff lives. On top of all of that, we still have a few district titles up for grabs this week.
We'll preview all of this week's big matchups and take a look at the playoff picture right now on the Pelican State Prep Football Preview.
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Dr. Pepper is giving you a chance to nominate your favorite prep football player to be the Dr. Pepper/Harold Perkins, Jr. New Orleans Prep Player of the Week. Last week's winner was Ethan Heney of the Vandebilt Catholic in Houma. Ethan will receive a football autographed by Harold Perkins, Junior. He'll also be entered into a drawing to win a $5,000 scholarship courtesy of Dr. Pepper.
Your favorite player could be the next Dr. Pepper/Harold Perkins, Jr. New Orleans Prep Player of the Week. Like Ethan, this week's winner will receive an autographed ball and will be entered into the scholarship drawing.
To nominate your favorite player, click here.
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On Friday, the Manning Family Children's WWL Prep Football Roundup Presented by Acadian Ambulance and Dr. Pepper will be live on the at the Shrine on Airline as John Curtis hosts St. Augustine in Catholic League action.
Tune in Friday at 7 p.m. for the Manning Family Children's WWL Prep Football Roundup presented by Dr. Pepper and Acadian Ambulance on WWL-AM/FM/dot com and the Audacy app.