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The Bayou's Best of the Week

Meet the Best of the Bayou — recognizing Louisiana high school standouts on offense and defense in both Select and Non-select.

2026 · Week 1

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Select

Select · Offense

Christian Maxie

Byrd

Christian Maxie of Byrd — The Bayou's Best of the Week
Carries
40
Yards
429
TDs
3
YPC
10.7

Select · Defense

Armon Allen

St. Augustine

Armon Allen of St. Augustine — The Bayou's Best of the Week
Tackles
5
TFL
2
INT
2
FF
1

Non-select

Non-select · Offense

Dalen Powell

Ruston

Dalen Powell of Ruston — The Bayou's Best of the Week
Carries
24
Yards
271
TDs
5

Non-select · Defense

Kade Knight

Pine

Kade Knight of Pine — The Bayou's Best of the Week
Tackles
6
TFL
3
Sacks
3