Johnson said the goal never changed, despite the ebbs and flows, and while the team has scored 138 points the last two weeks, he feels there's more the Knights can do. LCA reached the Rebels 4 on both occasions and came away with no points. He did that a couple times down the stretch. Lafayette Christian Academy quarterback Jujuan Johnson (16) runs against the Lafayette defense during the Knights' 47-27 win Friday. We did a great job of performing at all three levels. Johnson finished 12-14 for 337 passing yards and four touchdowns to go along with 13 carries for 72 yards and two more scores, playing just one series in the second half with Lafayette Christian Academy in control coming out of the locker room. The Knights proceeded to rip off 24 straight points to take a 56-42 lead with 5:36. The Knights turned in their best performance of the season en route to a 49-7 victory over the Greenies (7-3). As they have done this season, No. "It was fantastic honestly. Johnson also contributed as a runner with 94 yards on the ground and two touchdowns, and the Mighty Lions defense seemingly had no answer as far as slowing him down. However, as the dust settled on his decision, Johnson couldn't help but to wonder if he committed too quickly. You will then receive an email that helps you regain access. "It was the first game of the season against Acadiana, the biggest school that we were going to face that year", says Johnson. "His guardian Jerry Mitchell has been with us and been apart of our program since we got to LCA in 2016 in various roles whether its junior high and helping with high school", says Knights' head coach, Trev Faulk. With the win, the Knights advance to the state finals for a fifth consecutive season (third in Division III). 247Sports lists him as an athlete, and Rivals has him as a dual-threat quarterback. Johnson's mother, Tamica, suffered from kidney failure. Newman ended the game with 137 yards of total offense and were 2 of 8 on third-down conversions. "We had a great game in all three phases of the game and it was a great game all around.". "Everything involved with playing cornerback is a learning experience for me.". "It feels good to get the job done for my team," Grogan said. Quarterback QB 6'1" 195 lbs. Its a blessing to come here and do what we love to do with a group of kids that I love to be around. Lafayette Christian Academy. The Knights had some turnovers in the second half that allowed the Mighty Lions to get some late points in the fourth quarter, but it was overall a strong performance against a formidable 5A opponent. 1 athlete in Louisiana. Teurlings Catholic defensive end KJ James (5) tackles Lafayette Christian wide receiver Trae Grogan (16) during their first meeting this season in October. Well correct this one tomorrow and then get to work on Acadiana tomorrow. "It was a very hard decision for me to make," Johnson said. "It was a statement. LCA QB Ju'Juan Johnson talks his 9 TD performance against Teurlings, Lafayette Christian junior quarterback Ju'Juana Johnson talks his nine touchdown performance in the Select Division II semfinals vs. Teurlings, Louisiana high school football scores for LHSAA playoffs semifinals, 'Ready for big moments': No. My offensive line did a great job of blocking to give me time to sit there and find receivers. Lafayette Christian Academy quarterback Ju'Juan Johnson is bound for Boulder, Colorado. Defensively, the Knights once again overwhelmed an opposing offense. 'The kids believed.' Junior quarterback Arch Manning was pressured early and often by the Knights defense, which resulted in the Greenies not being able to muster much offensively. Lafayette Christian Academy (Lafayette, La.) Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Really and truly, I couldnt do anything without my team, Johnson said. Lafayette Christian Academy scored on its first seven possessions, leaving Manning and Isidore Newman in the dust early in the game. Facing a fourth-and-10 from the Knights 38, Rebels quarterback Preston Welch rolled to his right and launched a pass toward the end zone that went over the head of a leaping Knights defender and into Cain's hand. 267 ATH 22 LA 7. Knights quarterback JuJuan Johnson led a flawless first drive in which he hit Alonzo Ryes on a 43-yard bomb followed by a 32-yard touchdown strike to Darin Riggs, and that set the stage for the rest of the night with the Knights cruising past the Mighty Lions, 47-27. Of course at the end right there, we dont want to give up some of the plays that we did, but you have to give those kids credit from Lafayette High and those coaches credit. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Despite what felt like an unstoppable Knights offense that built a 40-10 lead early in the second half, the Rebels didn't lay down. JuJuan Johnson, QB, Lafayette Christian. At Floyd Central. They have elite players at the line of scrimmage, but we made the plays we had to make to win the game.. Four plays later, the Rebels marched 80 yards for a touchdown to claim their first lead at 14-10 with 5:19 remaining in the third. 1 St. Thomas More (12-1) at the Caesars Superdome. We missed a lot of opportunities offensively in the first half. 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Oh man, this feels so good, said Johnson, who played only one drive into the third quarter before giving way to his backup Daejon Sinegal. He will visit Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Texas in June as well. "It was crazy honestly.". Covenant Christian 13, Cloverdale 1. Nothing on the field phases. 6 Knights exacted revenge on District 4-4A rival and No. 1 seed in the Division III playoff bracket. But not when it mattered most in the semifinals. A big part of LCA's vertical ability that's smoothed itself out in the playoffs has been the emergence of wide receiver Trae Grogan, who hauled in five touchdown passes among six catches for 161 yards. How to watch. Gylen Ford got things going for Teurlings defense, intercepting a pass on the Knights second drive. Lafayette Christian Academy quarterback Jujuan Johnson gets off a pass during the Knights' 47-27 win over Lafayette High on Friday. He is the son of Cooper Manning, grandson of former Ole Miss quarterback Archie Manning, nephew of former Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning and former Ole Miss signal-caller Eli Manning.. 0:54. God has been so good to us. Cain, who didnt have a catch in the first half, came up huge in the second half with three receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown. You have to really want to compete to play quarterback. Austin David ended the Knights ensuing drive in the second quarter with an interception and the Rebels defense forced a three-and-out on LCAs fourth possession. Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. Our defense set us up to win this game.. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Lafayette Christian quarterback JuJuan Johnson (16) leads the Knights into another showdown with Acadiana's Wreckin' Rams on Friday. To reach the newsroom or report a typo/correction, click HERE. And offensively, we scored and went back on another run.". 1 Vermilion Catholic makes title run behind suffocating defense, Top 5 LHSAA semifinal playoff matchups in Acadiana, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 6-rankedTeurlings Catholiccontinued to find a way to slay dragons Thursday in the most dramatic fashion in a 21-17 road thriller over Lafayette Christian, top-ranked in Class 4A. 1 rated athlete in Louisiana. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Lafayette Christian quarterback Ju'Juan commits to Colorado over LSU and Florida during a press conference Saturday at LCA Sportsplex. In his junior season, Johnson completed 220 of 369 passes for 4,010 yards, 43 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. The LCA quarterback, who accounted for nearly 600 yards (453 passing, 121 rushing) in Week 10 against the Cougars, has been sensational in the playoffs as LCA has recorded more than 1,300 yards . This isnt something I did on my own, Johnson said. At the same time, in man-to-man coverage at cornerback, you're on an island so you can't mess up.". Johnson was spectacular this past season, especially in the postseason when he led the Knights to a sixth straight state championship appearance and a state runner-up finish for a second consecutive time. Johnson's goal is to make his family proud and he's already doing that as he currently has offers from top programs such as LSU, Alabama and Texas A&M to play defensive back. He (coach Deion Sanders) is going to use me as an athlete. Trailing 17-14 with the ball at their 18 with 1:39 remaining, the Rebels put together an impressive drive as they moved the ball to the Knights 38 in eight plays with help from a personal foul penalty against LCA. Heritage Christian 3, Hagerstown 2. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. We were just clicking on all cylinders.. Whether LCA would be able to keep in its state championship game streak alive looked to be in peril earlier this season with three losses in the regular season. Lafayette Christian quarterback Ju'Juan Johnson opening eyes as defensive back in recruiting. 3 seed St. Charles for the state championship next Saturday at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans. "Colorado is getting the ultimate competitor," Knights coach Hunter Landry said. Acadianas Acadiana, theyre back-to-back defending state champions, they have some experienced kids back from that group, and so were going to come out and prepare as well as we can next week and and give it everything that we have and try and come out with the win next week.. Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 4 million WordPress sites. Lafayette Christian quarterback Ju'Juan Johnson headed to Colorado. "He thrives in the big game. Three weeks after beloved Trev Faulk stepped down as the Head Football Coach at Lafayette Christian Academy, his replacement has been announced. However, the Rebels didnt capitalize on the good field position as they missed two field goals. "I'm just grateful," Johnson said. Heritage Christian's Kya Crooke won four individual events at Pike regional and Warren Central's Laila Smith won three individual events at Franklin. Wherever I go, I'm going there because it is the right place for me. Blessed, Knights coach Trev Faulk said when describing advancing to a fifth straight title game. Manning concludes his junior season with over 2,000 yards passing, 26 touchdowns to just four interceptions. I want to give every school a chance to recruit me.". PHOTO: Lafayette High vs. Lafayette Christian Academy. The dual-threat quarterback gained the district offensive MVP while throwing for more than 2,500 yards and nearly 30 total touchdowns and led LCA to their 5th straight championship appearance. There was a problem saving your notification. Lafayette Christian's Ju'Juan Johnson explains why he dropped his commitment to Colorado after visit. Teurlings thwarted two more potential scoring drives for the Knights. All of those things had to happen for me to have the game that I had.. Bradford and I practice scramble drill every day, said Welch, who completed 15 of 34 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns. Jr. New Orleans, La. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Manning, who was under pressure often, completed six of 17 passes for 49 yards and an interception, while rushing for 15 yards and the Greenies loan touchdown. And it's a name the Knight faithful - and the Breaux Bridge community - are familiar with. "It was hard especially knowing they were the first school I committed to. Newman is a very good team and that had been very explosive on offense. He also ran for 481 yards and seven touchdowns. Lafayette Christian Academy's JuJuan Johnson shifts his commitment to the LSU Tigers on Monday after decommitting from Colorado last month. Lafayette Christian Academy's JuJuan Johnson shifts his commitment to the LSU Tigers on Monday after decommitting from Colorado last month. Lafayette Christian led 42-7 at halftime on the back of three passing touchdowns by Johnson. After advancing to five consecutive state championship games, there aren't many ways to make a statement. Lafayette Christian Academy. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Quarterback: 6-4: 205 . In Fridays Division III semifinal against Newman, the Knights took it to another level. "I'm open to every school. At Alabama, coach Nick Saban offered Johnson along with teammates Sandy Lewis, a linebacker, and Melvin Hills, a defensive lineman. There was a problem saving your notification. Riggs led the team with 130 receiving yards and three touchdowns on five receptions and was a dominant force downfield along with Ryes, who finished with five catches for 113 yards and a touchdown. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Nov 26, 2021 Updated Nov 27, 2021 Lafayette Christian quarterback JuJuan Johnson (16) leads the Knights into another showdown with Acadiana's Wreckin' Rams on Friday. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Your access to this service has been limited. Before choosing the Buffaloes, the Knights' junior quarterback had nearly two dozen scholarship offers. A running clock was implemented at the beginning of the fourth quarter. The junior, who had nearly two dozen offers, chose the Buffaloes over LSU and Florida. The big situation to make a play for us", says offensive coordinator, Hunter Landry. PHOTO BY ROBIN MAY. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound defensive lineman out of Lafayette, La., makes his first school visit this week in Columbus. You have permission to edit this article. Manning and Isidore Newman will have a good chance to get over the hump next season after five straight semifinal appearances, as Lafayette Christian Academy is slated to move up a classification. Brad is a big-time player, and he made a big-time catch, Welch said. The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site. Seven plays later, the Rebels tied the game at 7-7 on a 1-yard touchdown run by Kentrell Prejean. Whenever you face a true dual-threat quarterback that had the vertical threats on the outside like he does, it makes it a lot harder to defend than a typical offense. You got to give credit to (Grayson) Saunier, Faulk said. Lafayette Christian Academy quarterback Jujuan Johnson gets off a pass against Acadiana during their high school football game at Acadiana High School on Friday, September 17, 2021 in. Johnson finished with 277 yards through the air on 14-of-16 passing and four touchdowns in what was a dominant performance for a passing game that entered the night looking to improve. Johnson isn't ranked yet by the major recruiting sites, which project him at a variety of positions. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The 5-11, 180-pound Johnson is four-star recruit, according to 247Sports and is considered the No. Lafayette Christian Academy wide receiver Alonzo Ryes (10)catches a pass against Lafayette during their high school football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Lafayette, La.. Lafayette Christian Academy offensive lineman Fitzgerald West Jr. (68) blocks for quarterback Jujuan Johnson (16) against Lafayette during their high school football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Lafayette, La.. Lafayette head coach Cedric Figaro yells from the sideline against Lafayette Christian Academy during their high school football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Lafayette, La.. Lafayette Christian Academy quarterback Jujuan Johnson (16) runs against the Lafayette defense during the Knights' 47-27 win Friday. From the start, there was no doubt that the Lafayette Christian Knights were primed for an offensive explosion in their home opener Friday night against the Lafayette High Mighty Lions. So, I just went up field and Preston got the ball to me. "This whole year, our seniors have had a word (the team) broke down to every time," Johnson said after the victory. "I like the pressure at quarterback," said Johnson, who said he's open to playing any position on the next level. I was shocked.". Lafayette Christian Academy. The big situation to make a play for us", says . "His leadership ability is special," former Knights coach Trev Faulk said. ", He (Johnson) is really growing into a dynamic player. You have him wrapped up, one guy lets off for a second on his coverage, and he makes a play. III state championship for the 5th straight season. Manning and Isidore Newman were bounced from the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division III playoffs on Friday night, falling to four-time defending champion Lafayette Christian Academy in a 49-7 blowout loss. Johnson's performance earned him several postseason accolades as he was named first-team all-district, all-state in Class 4A, and the Acadiana Advocate All-Metro Big School Offensive Player of the Year. Select from these options: Breaking News, Evening News Headlines, Latest COVID-19 Headlines, Morning News Headlines, Special Offers, Johnson led the Knights to the Div. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. I was running a route toward the sideline, and I ran out of room, Cain said. "I didn't think I'd have five touchdowns (coming into tonight) but I thought I might have two or three. Lafayette Christian quarterback Ju'Juan commits to Colorado over LSU and Florida during a press conference Saturday at LCA Sportsplex. Full Bio. Junior quarterback Preston Welch powered a barrage of Teurlings TDs that cut the deficit to 40-32 by the end of the third quarter. We have some areas to improve in, some areas to grow in, and those are the things were going to focus on doing.. With two more seasons to go, Johnson can only get better with time. "He made a lot of good plays for those guys," Teurlings coach Dane Charpentier said. Lafayette Christian Academy Northwestern St. 55: Kimo Makane'ole . Johnson committed to the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday in front of friends, family and teammates at the LCA Sports Complex. Defensively and special teams we played well, and our offense came through when it needed to.. At Park Tudor. I dont look for any one person, I look for the open person and Bradford was open.. Johnson's performance at Nebraska, where the coaches raved about his confidence and footwork, gave him momentum going into the camps at LSU and Alabama. Welch finished with 312 total yards and accounted for four touchdowns, but it wasn't enough for Teurlings, which fell short of its first state title game berth while suffering its sixth semifinal defeat in program history. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Full Bio. Lafayette Christian Academy defensive lineman Masey Lewis against Lafayette during their high school football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Lafayette, La.. Lafayette quarterback Grason Saunier gets off a pass against Lafayette Christian Academy during their high school football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Lafayette, La.. Lafayette defender Jaden Joseph (14) tackles Lafayette Christian Academy wide receiver Luke Aragona, right, during their high school football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Lafayette, La.. Lafayette Christian Academy head coach Trev Faulk yells from the sidelines against Lafayette during their high school football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Lafayette, La.. Lafayette Christian Academy head coach Trev Faulk's Knights are the No. We did a really good job, and none of that is possible without the play of our offensive line and our running backs doing a good job in protection and picking up some of the pressures that they brought tonight. Cain hauled the ball in at the 1 and stumbled into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown. Cutter Boley, a Class of 2025 recruit who stars at quarterback for Lexington Christian Academy, picked the . Individually, Patton was third with a 74, Joe Peter was fifth with a . Teurlings Catholic wide receiver Jack Purser celebrates his touchdown catch against Lafayette Christian during their LHSAA football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Lafayette, La.. Teurlings Catholic quarterback Preston Welch runs with the ball against Lafayette Christian during their LHSAA football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Lafayette, La.. Teurlings Catholic quarterback Preston Welch (15) gets off a pass against Lafayette Christian during their LHSAA football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Lafayette, La.. Teurlings Catholic running back Kentrelle Prejean (1) runs with the ball against Lafayette Christian defender Jon Moore-Leday (99) during their LHSAA football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Lafayette, La.. Lafayette Christian quarterback JuJuan Johnson (7) threw for three touchdown passes in the first half of last week's win over McDonogh-35. Were all so blessed.. Newman had 137. You have permission to edit this collection. When: Friday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. CT. Where: Newman vs. Lafayette Christian Academy. Hide/Show Additional Information For Zachary Clement Their ability to limit the Knights to 17 points is why the Teurlings offense had a chance at the end of the game. That was until his uncle, Jerry, took him in. 10 Leonard Kelly. Its just a blessing. We competed in the game, did some really good things that really helped us to take control early in the game, Faulk said. The Knights defense also delivered a strong performance, as they were able to slow down a Mighty Lions offense that's tough to contain with dual-threat quarterback Grayson Saunier. Its life and you still got to keep going and still got to keep pushing and i feel that's what help me most on the football field.". Among Johnsons favorite targets were receivers Alex Beard and Darian Riggs, who combined for 256 yards and three touchdowns. Did a really good job of taking control of the game early on, got off to a good start, executed really well offensively and defensively. Where we were Jason Howell Friday, Southlake Carroll (13-0, 7-0) 42 McKinney (8-5, 4-3) 35 (6A D2) - Carroll: P Tyler White (Texas A&M) 0-1 FG, 6 for 6 on PATs, TE Jack VanDorselaer (2025), McKinney: RB Bryan Jackson (2024) 16 carries for 96 yards and a TD, 8-yard reception, and a 42-yard TD passTouchdown Southlake It's Owen Allen again and we're all tied at 28 with 8:39 in the 4th Q# . He is going to do it all just like he was playing in a game.". They coached them hard, they competed hard in the game the entire time. Hide/Show Additional Information For Leonard Kelly Linebacker . Those guys compete hard in the game for four quarters. You have permission to edit this article. You have permission to edit this article. Its a blessing to come here and be around this group of coaches. Quarterback Ju'Juan Johnson throws a pass during the Shawn Nelson Foundation Camp at East Ascension High School in Gonzales, La., on Friday, June 11, 2021. But it seemed like the ball took forever to get to me when it was in the air. Lafayette Christian Academy defeated Lafayette High 47-27. ", Johnson, who had narrowed his choices to the Buffaloes, LSU and Florida in February, said his recruitment is "wide open. "He probably has a legit chance to play at some big time school on the defensive side but he knows that right now maybe this team needs him as an offensive weapon", says Landry. Lafayette Christian Academy quarterback Zachary Clement kept the ball on the first play from scrimmage, got to the outside and rumbled down the side line for a 59-yard touchdown 33 seconds into Thursday's District 7-1A contest with Central Catholic in Morgan City. Cain said he was nervous as the ball approached. In the first meeting between the two, the Rebels' defense was opportunistic in forcing Johnson into a couple of mistakes and limited him just enough. Jr. Broussard, La. The Lafayette Christian Knights were firing on all cylinders offensively in their 47-27 week 2 victory over Lafayette High thanks to their dynamic passing . Lafayette Christian wide receiver Trae Grogan (16) runs with the ball against Teurlings Catholic during their LHSAA football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Lafayette, La.. "If the offense isn't doing its job, it's like it's my fault. Those guys work so hard every day. "I saw the snow and the mountains. Bradford Cain, Rebels defense lead Teurlings to dramatic win over No. The 5-foot-11, 175-pounder has also received offers from Texas Tech, Louisiana Tech, Mississippi State, Vanderbilt and Texas A&M. - New year.New Head Coach. 6 Knights exacted revenge on District 4-4A rival and No. (Edna Karr High School) Walker Howard QB 6-1 183 Lafayette, La. I cant say enough about our kids on the defense, Charpentier said. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound Johnson is a four-star recruit, according to 247Sports, and is considered the No. On the way home following the Buffaloes' spring football game, things became clearer for Johnson, who announced his decision to decommit from Colorado on Twitter Sunday. While the attention leading up to the game focused on LCAs defense facing Arch Manning who is the No. There is still a lot of football to be played this season. He also rushed for 1,280 yards and 17 touchdowns on 206 carries. How it was won De La Salle (11-1) led Lafayette Christian (9-3) 42-31 with 2:09 left in the third quarter. "Those are some of my top dream schools. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound dual-threat quarterback, in the Class of 2026, completed nearly 60% of his passes last season for 2,285 yards and 27 touchdowns. At the end of the 2020 season, he was a state champion. more Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the Mississippi Rebels looks for the open receiver during the SBC more Share Isidore Newman quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass against Lafayette. Coach Figaro has a lot to be proud of, theyve got a lot to build on over there, so were just going to get back to work here and try to continue to do the same thing.". NBA Lafayette Christian rallies behind its star QB to topple Jesuit BY DARRELL WILLIAMS | Contributing writer Sep 16, 2022 Updated Sep 16, 2022 The Knights' JuJuan Johnson (7) runs the ball. ", "I definitely feel like I committed too soon and didn't give other schools an opportunity to recruit me," Johnson said. Arch Manning will have to wait another year to lead Isidore Newman to a state championship. If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site, please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send". "It was a good visit," Johnson said. In the second half, Trey Parker ended another potential scoring drive for the Knights when he intercepted a pass in the end zone for a touchback. The Knights are now 2-0 on the season, and theyll look to continue their winning ways against another 5A opponent in fellow defending state champion Acadiana. There was a problem saving your notification. He'll spend the remainder of the break working with his teammates as they prepare for the jump from Class 2A to Class 4A, although he is going to allocate some time to honing his skills as a cornerback. The sophomore signal-caller completed 11 of 13 passes for 323 yards and four touchdowns, and rushed 13 times for 55 yards and two touchdowns. JuJuan had time this week to meet with our offensive coordinator after practice and they came up with a great game plan. "I won't choose a school based upon where they want to play me. "On the defensive side, I feel like we can control the teams little bit more. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. It was Lafayette Christian Academys quarterback and not Manning who dominated the semifinal matchup, as sophomore JuJuan Johnson accounted for 385 yards and five touchdowns in the first half alone and finished with 409 total yards and six touchdowns. LCA, Johnson rout Newman 49-7 in 'best performance' of season for Knights. You have permission to edit this article. This was a sweet victory for. Behind a defense that forced four turnovers and thwarted three LCA scoring opportunities in the red zone as well as big-time plays by receiver Bradford Cain, the Rebels improved to 7-0 and 2-0 in District 4-4A. Already known for his talents as Lafayette Christian Academy's quarterback, rising junior Ju'Juan Johnson has quickly developed a reputation as a top defensive back prospect. Im so proud of them.. There was a problem saving your notification. Obviously, you cant predict this type of performance, but I felt we had a really good week of practice.. Lafayette Christian Academys football program has played at a high level for much of the season. Ford returned the interception for a touchdown, but the score was negated because of a penalty, giving the Rebels the ball at LCAs 40. They take so much pride in playing defense. Generated by Wordfence at Mon, 5 Jun 2023 0:50:26 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. The four-star junior quarterback accounted for all nine of Lafayette Christian's touchdowns as the No. Email Eric Narcisse at enarcisse@theadvocate.com. You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools, or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence. Lafayette Christian quarterback JuJuan Johnson (16) leads the Knights into another showdown with Acadiana's Wreckin' Rams on Friday. On3 projects him as a cornerback. We know that you have to play well on all three phases to beat this team. 1 pro-style quarterback in the Class of 2023, according to 247Sports it was JuJuan Johnson who delivered a memorable performance for the Knights. Johnson, who accounted for six touchdowns, completed his first 10 passes on his way to a spectacular performance. Offensively, I felt like we were focused all week, Faulk said. "His work ethic is second to none, and he is the ultimate competitor. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Lafayette Christian quarterback JuJuan Johnson (7) passes the ball against Teurlings Catholic during their LHSAA football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in . He did a great job of running the offense.. Email Eric Narcisse at enarcisse@theadvocate.com. During his junior year, he played wide receiver, but now he is the starting quarterback for the team. At LSU and Alabama, you could feel the positive energy with how they coach and the work ethic.". LAFAYETTE, La. Johnson, who has been the Knights' starting quarterback since his freshman year, decided to train as a cornerback before participating in summer camp sessions at a handful of Power Five college football programs. If you think you have been blocked in error, contact the owner of this site for assistance. Lafayette Christian quarterback JuJuan Johnson (7) passes the ball against Teurlings Catholic during their LHSAA football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Lafayette, La.. Lafayette Christian quarterback JuJuan Johnson (7), shown here fighting for yardage against Teurlings Catholic, is hoping to lead the Knights past St. Thomas More on Friday. You have to give a lot of credit to his offensive line, running backs, receivers and his coaches. Manning went just 7-16 for 52 yards. I cannot say enough about how they played. In his sophomore campaign, Johnson earned the starting job. We just came out and played our ball.. Edna Karr. I knew the ball was coming to me, so I had to make a play.. His fourth and final touchdown pass of the night came with 10:17 remaining in the third quarter, leading both teams to empty their benches. There was a problem saving your notification. "I couldn't believe it when they offered me a scholarship. "My mom always wanted to be my mom and my dad but she could only be my mom", says Johnson. Lafayette Christian quarterback Ju'Juan Johnson isn't afraid of the spotlight. Lafayette Christian Academy offensive lineman Fitzgerald West Jr. (68) blocks for quarterback Jujuan Johnson (16) against Lafayette during their high school football game at Lafayette Christian . You have permission to edit this article. STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD KEMP Lafayette Christian. Johnson impressed the LSU coaching staff by excelling in one-on-one coverage, which led to a subsequent workout that cemented his offer. He has the ability to make plays in the passing game and the running game, and he put that on full display tonight. Instead, the 12th-year University Christian football coach spent a windy Wednesday in Lake County cheering on . They did a great job.. At Loogootee. There was a problem saving your notification. Brownstown Central 7 . PHOTO BY ROBIN MAY Quarterback Ju'Juan Johnson throws a. There was a problem saving your notification. Lafayette Christian quarterback Ju'Juan Johnson isn't afraid of the spotlight. The LaFayette Christian School football team reached the mountain top back in 2020 when they captured the state title with a 38-0 victory over Hancock Academy. "He practices just like he plays whether it is in warmups or 7-on-7. Our coaches did a great job with the play calling. JuJuan has been locked in, Faulk said. We had to come out and make a statement and I feel like that's what we did tonight. The Rebels defense was instrumental in the victory. This is definitely the biggest win of the year so far, Cain said. He also made the play of the year on his first TD catch, a one-handed snag with his left hand while his right was behind pulled by a defender into the end zone. Our defense had three stops in the red zone, Charpentier said. Errol Rogers is a senior quarterback at Lafayette Christian Academy in Lafayette, LA. Lafayette Christian Academy, Jr. , F. Why chosen: Alexander averaged nearly a double-double for LCA at 12.4 points and nine boards per game but affected the game in other ways as well with four . Access from your area has been temporarily limited for security reasons. High School Lafayette Christian Academy City Lafayette, LA Class 2024 Watch Highlights Player Rating i 247Sports 90 ATH 28 LA 8 247Sports Composite 0.9107 Natl. "I just needed a father figure and he stepped in, coached me hard and loved me and it was just good from there.". They were giving one-on-one coverages and I knew I could take advantage of that,". Quarterback QB 6'5" 210 lbs. Junior New Orleans, La. The Daily Advertiser SCOUTING REPORT Strengths What makes Lafayette Christian quarterback Zachary Clement special is not just that he's a gifted athlete, capable of making plays with both his. Lafayette Christian quarterback JuJuan Johnson (16) leads the Knights into another showdown with Acadiana's Wreckin' Rams on Friday. He is going to use me on both sides of the ball. Great blocks, great catches, we executed. Lafayette Christian quarterbackJu'Juan Johnson didn't expect to have second thoughts after committing to the Colorado Buffaloes in February. Fresh off a dominating performance against Ascension Episcopal, the Knights made life miserable for the highly touted Manning. Were going to enjoy this one here tonight and then well get to work, Faulk said. We showed some improvements in our special teams as well from last week. LEXINGTON, Ky. Kentucky might have found its long-term answer at quarterback. "They liked my cutting ability and thought I would make a good cornerback. Photo by Eric Narcisse Lafayette Christian Academy. 12 . My receivers did a great job of executing their routes and catching the football. I cant do those things by myself. "Education and coaching staff are things that are most important to me," Johnson said. Defensively, Melvin Hills recorded three sacks. Beard finished with a game-high 158 yards and two scores on three receptions, while Riggs chipped in with five catches for 98 yards and a touchdown. With a win over St. Charles, LCA would join John Curtis as the only high school football programs in Louisiana history to win five consecutive state titles. Our defense was phenomenal, Johnson said. Nathan Dibert PK 5-11 195 Hartland, Mich. (Hartland High School) Tygee Hill DT 6-2 283 New Orleans, La. Lafayette Christian's offensive leaders Jesse Jeffrey (71), Daejon Sinegal (4), Alex Beard (13), Luke Aragona (34), Joshua Flynn (72), Alonzo Ryes (10) and JuJuan Johnson (7) will look to extend . We had some opportunities for big plays and were able to connect on them, Faulk said. Lafayette head coach Cedric Figaro questions a call against Lafayette Christian Academy during their high school football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Lafayette, La.. Lafayette kick returner Luke Schroeder is gang tackled by the Lafayette Christian Academy defense during their high school football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Lafayette, La.. Lafayette Christian Academy defensive lineman Masey Lewis is keeping his options open heading into national signing day Wednesday. They are a special group of kids. Lafayette wide receiver Emery Taylor (11) runs away from Lafayette Christian Academy defender Devin Walton, right, after a catch during their high school football game at Lafayette Christian Academy on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Lafayette, La.. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. November 29, 2021 1:39 pm MT Arch Manning and Newman were defeated 49-7 by Lafayette Christian Academy in the semifinal round of the LHSAA Division III playoffs in Louisiana last Friday. Redshirt Sophomore Lafayette, La. That was good, they (Riggs and Ryes) have been working their butts off, they deserve it. 2 Teurlings Catholic at Rebel Stadium on Friday. "A tremendous athlete and they put him in a lot of situations that make it very tough to deal with him. I trust them all the same. Johnson isn't attending any more camps this summer. 1 recruit, to a scoreless seven. The star signal-caller scored Isidore Newmans only touchdown to tie the score at seven in the first quarter, but his night went downhill from there and ended with an interception off a tipped pass in the third quarter. "They can score in bunches and they weren't going to lie down and go away quietly. Our guys were really explosive and did a really good job running it and throwing it tonight.. Johnson has played a key role in helping Lafayette Christian Academy (9-1) advance to the Division II semifinals against top-seeded Isidore Newman on Friday night. Tamica's illness forced Johnson in and out of foster care. Johnson amassed 660 total yards with an epic turnout of nine TDs. Thankfully, we were able to stop the bleeding there. Full Bio. You have permission to edit this article. We just got to keep getting better at those things as the week goes by and we'll be ready for championship game. Hunter Landry has been Offensive Coordinator for the Knights over the past two seasons, but his coaching career began . Online streaming: Varsity Sports Now (VSN) The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Manning also ran for an 8-yard TD, Terrance Williams Jr. scored on a 30-yard touchdown and Will Zurik rushed for nearly 100 yards. Parker closed the game with his second interception as time expired. The coaches called great plays. Johnson witnessed being a champion on the field but adversity off the field that fueled that fire. Although there is no definitive date on when he will decide, Johnson is planning to take more visits before issuing another commitment. Junior Broussard, La. At Lafayette Jefferson. 23-24 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Photos News More / Lafayette Christian Academy Football Lafayette Christian Academy Football OVERALL 0-0 0.00 Win % DISTRICT 0-0 1st 4A District 4 HOME0-0 AWAY0-0 NEUTRAL0-0 PF0 PA0 STREAK- Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule Add missing games to the schedule Complete the Roster He followed with impressive showings at LSU and Alabama, both of which offered him a scholarship. I got to stop throwing a lot of picks like I am," Johnson said. All was paved by a physical performance from an . Offensively, we struggled a bit against an elite defense, Charpentier said. The Knights called Johnson's number in his freshman season where he would start for a handful of games. and quarterback JuJuan Johnson came away with a resounding 49-7 win . When I heard that, that got me.". and last updated 11:04 PM, Aug 26, 2022. 1 Lafayette Christian. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. This defense is special, Faulk said. After working out at Nebraska, Johnson earned an offer from Cornhuskers assistant coach Mickey Joseph. SCOREBOARDLouisiana high school football scores for LHSAA playoffs semifinals, VERMILION CATHOLIC DEFENSE'Ready for big moments': No. But through the first seven weeks, it's beginning to look like the year of the Rebels. Email Eric Narcisse at enarcisse@theadvocate.com. "We knew that those guys were a resilient bunch," LCA coach Trev Faulk said. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. LCA is known for their back to back state championship victories and Rogers is planning on leading his team to the third one. To get a win against an opponent like LCA is a huge feather in your cap. LCA held Manning, the 2023 class' No. Lafayette Christian Academy football didn't win the last game of the season for the first time in five years, falling to. Delphi 10, Bremen, 2. "The Nebraska coaches saw my highlight tape at quarterback," said Johnson, who hasn't played defensive back since seeing action at safety in middle school. I feel like I was more prepared than my freshman year and I learned the playbook easier so it was just a good time.". Faulk was thrilled to see Johnson, who led the Knights to seven touchdowns on its first seven possession for a 49-7 advantage with 10:19 remaining in the third quarter, have a performance of that magnitude on such a big stage. St. Thomas More, another district rival, beat E.D. All practice weve been working that play when Darian scored the first time, weve been working that play, and we got it done. David Penland III originally expected his week would revolve around spring football.. Its a huge win because of how good the opponent is. White 38-7 on Friday. "It feels good and it's crazy how it happened so quickly," he said. Its a tribute to the kids, our coaching staff and it says that we are doing a lot of things right.. However, the Knights made mass substitutions with a little more than a minute left in the game and allowed 55 yards on the ground to Tee Williams. Edna Karr. He also rushed for eight touchdowns. "I started working with my trainer, Ken Anio, three weeks before the first camp at the University of Nebraska,"Johnson said. It was a great season. The 68-46 victory sends LCA (10-3) to the Select Division II state championship game against No. 1:09 NEW ORLEANS - Coach Trev Faulk was at a loss for words Saturday. But we knew we had to keep competing and try to find a way to get a couple of stops defensively. It was just a really good overall team win.. Last season, Johnson completed 220 of 369 passes for 4,010 yards, 43 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. We came out and competed hard, Knights coach Trev Faulk said. We know that we have athletic receivers, and our receiving corps is amazing. Lafayette Christian steamrolls Lafayette High behind JuJuan Johnson's dominant performance. (St. Thomas More High. Johnson rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries. November 27, 2021 7:31 am ET [jwplayer lpqhoLGb-BmKM743H] Arch Manning will have to wait another year to lead Isidore Newman to a state championship. But Faith Christian outmatched everyone. Runner-up West Lafayette was led by a pair of 80s from Ben Mariner and Benny Speaker. Lafayette Christian Academy quarterback Jujuan Johnson (16) runs against the Lafayette defense during the Knights' 47-27 win Friday. "Oh, no," Knights coach Trev Faulk said when asked if Johnson might see spot duty in the secondary. Don't expect to see Johnson taking any snaps on the defensive side of the ball this upcoming season, however. Full Bio. Zachary Clement, Lafayette Christian Academy, Pro-Style Quarterback Zachary Clement Pos PRO Height 5-11 Weight 188 Timeline Prospect Info High School Lafayette Christian Academy. 1 Vermilion Catholic makes title run behind suffocating defense, TOP GAMESTop 5 LHSAA semifinal playoff matchups in Acadiana. I'm not choosing a school off of a position.". He also rushed for 1,280 yards and 17 touchdowns on 206 carries. ------------------------------------------------------------Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere. This is a huge win, Rebels head coach Dane Charpentier said. (HTTP response code 503). The four-star junior quarterback accounted for all nine of Lafayette Christian's touchdowns as the No. A year ago, the Knights finished as state runner-up in Division III, while this past season they accomplished the feat in select Division II competing in Class 4A. You can do a lot of different things but you have to pick your poison. "If i could face it in life, i could face it on the field. LCA was led offensively by running back Jalen Noel, who rushed for 97 yards and JuJuan Johnson, who completed 17 of 27 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown. LCAs defense had held the Greenies to 82 yards of total offense (49 passing, 33 rushing) late into the fourth quarter. "He's our quarterback.". With the win, the Knights (10-1) will face No.
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