Louisiana High School Football State Championship Matchups Set

The stage is set for the Louisiana High School Football State Championships, with eight exciting games happening at the Superdome this week. After intense semifinal battles, the best teams in the state are ready to fight for the championship titles. Here’s a look at the upcoming matchups and how each team earned its spot in the finals.

Tickets for the 2024 LHSAA Football Prep Classic are now available to the public. Fans can buy tickets online through Ticketmaster for $25 each or at the Caesars Superdome ticket office on game day for $30. A single ticket is good for all games played that day. Keep in mind that there is no re-entry once you leave. Children aged 2 and older must have a ticket to enter.

The Caesars Superdome follows a clear bag policy to ensure safety and speed up entry. Approved bags include clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″, one-gallon clear freezer bags, and small clutches measuring up to 6.5″ x 4.5″. Clear diaper bags of the same size are allowed. Clear backpacks and clear fanny packs are not permitted. Medically necessary items will be inspected at a designated entrance.

The following items are not allowed inside the Superdome: animals (except service dogs), large or offensive banners, containers, glass, laser pointers, noisemakers, outside food and drinks, projectiles, sticks, poles, bats, recording devices, weapons, and cameras with lenses longer than 6 inches. Other items deemed inappropriate by management may also be prohibited.

State Championship Matchups (All Games Played at the Superdome)

Thursday, December 12

Division IV Select
#1 Vermilion Catholic vs. #11 Ouachita Christian – 12 p.m.

How They Got Here:
Vermilion Catholic shut out Kentwood 33-0, while Ouachita Christian pulled off a close 24-22 win over Ascension Catholic.

Division IV Non-Select
#1 Haynesville vs. #2 South Plaquemines – 3:30 p.m.

How They Got Here:
Haynesville crushed General Trass 52-14, while South Plaquemines edged out Logansport 20-14.

Division III Non-Select
#1 St. James vs. #6 Sterlington – 7 p.m.

How They Got Here:
St. James survived a tough 43-36 win over Union Parish, while Sterlington dominated Jena 48-14.

Friday, December 13

Division II Select
#1 Archbishop Shaw vs. #3 E. D. White – 12 p.m.

How They Got Here:
Archbishop Shaw outlasted Madison Prep 35-28, and E. D. White rolled past Leesville 41-13.

Division III Select
#1 Dunham vs. #7 Catholic-New Iberia – 3:30 p.m.

How They Got Here:
Dunham defeated Bunkie 46-22, while Catholic-New Iberia upset Calvary Baptist 33-31 in a thriller.

Division II Non-Select
#1 Franklinton vs. #18 Cecilia – 7 p.m.

How They Got Here:
Franklinton edged out Iowa 35-29, while Cecilia shocked Plaquemine 55-35, making an improbable run from the #18 seed.

Saturday, December 14

Division I Select
#1 Edna Karr vs. #2 Alexandria – 12 p.m.

How They Got Here:
Edna Karr barely escaped Catholic-Baton Rouge 21-19, while Alexandria took down John Curtis 24-13.

Division I Non-Select
#4 Central vs. #3 Ruston – 3:30 p.m.

How They Got Here:
Central upset top-seeded Neville 17-13, while Ruston crushed Destrehan 44-7 in a dominant semifinal performance.