The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Basile (LA) travels to face Lake Arthur (LA) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the contest untested this year, and this early-season clash offers a chance to establish momentum. With nearly identical state and national rankings, this matchup is set to be one of the more evenly matched games of the week.
Game Details
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Matchup: Basile (LA) @ Lake Arthur (LA)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Lake Arthur High School, Lake Arthur, LA
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Basile Bearcats
The Bearcats open the season ranked just inside Louisiana’s Top 250 and will look to set the tone with a strong road performance. Known for their toughness and aggressive defensive style, Basile will lean on their ability to control the line of scrimmage and finish drives to start 2025 on the right note.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #10,889
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State Rank (LA): #243
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Class Rank: #18
Key to Win: Establish the ground game, limit turnovers, and play physical defense to contain Lake Arthur’s playmakers.
Main Squad (Sample Core):
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Jayden Carter – QB
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Elijah Robinson – RB
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Malik Johnson – WR
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Darius Brown – WR/DB
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Caleb Thomas – LB
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Isaiah Green – DL
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Noah Parker – DB
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Andre Lewis – OL/DL
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Logan Harris – TE/LB
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Marcus Scott – FS
Lake Arthur Tigers
The Tigers enter 2025 ranked nearly identical to their opponent, creating a balanced matchup on paper. With a home crowd advantage, Lake Arthur will look to establish rhythm early and rely on their athletes to swing momentum. Their ability to contain Basile’s offense and generate turnovers will be critical to pulling out a win.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #10,932
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State Rank (LA): #244
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Class Rank: #19
Key to Win: Use home-field energy to maintain composure, control possession with an effective running game, and capitalize on defensive stops.
Main Squad (Sample Core):
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Jordan Matthews – QB
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Devon Carter – RB/OLB
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Anthony White – WR
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Jeremiah Scott – WR/DB
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Elijah Brooks – LB
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Bryce Robinson – DL
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Nathaniel James – OL/DL
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Ethan Lewis – TE/LB
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Caleb Johnson – RB
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Logan Taylor – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Basile | #10,889 | #243 (LA) | 0-0 |
| Lake Arthur | #10,932 | #244 (LA) | 0-0 |
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