The 2025 high school football season heats up in Acadiana as the Notre Dame Pioneers travel to take on the Southside Sharks on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both programs enter the season with high expectations, with Notre Dame bringing a tradition of discipline and Southside looking to prove its rising status among Louisiana’s top contenders.
Game Details
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Matchup: Notre Dame (Crowley, LA) @ Southside (Youngsville, LA)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Southside High School, Youngsville, LA
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Notre Dame Pioneers
The Pioneers begin 2025 ranked #2,531 nationally and #57 in Louisiana. Known for tough defense and methodical offense, Notre Dame will need to rely on efficiency and composure to upset Southside on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #2,531
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State Rank (LA): #57
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Key to Win: Control the pace of the game with their ground attack, minimize penalties, and force turnovers to slow down Southside’s quick-strike offense.
Main Squad:
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Jayden Carter – QB
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Malik Thompson – RB
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Isaiah Brown – WR
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Cameron Reed – WR/DB
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Elijah Williams – LB
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Marcus Allen – DL
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Xavier Scott – DB
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Noah Robinson – OL
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Darius Green – RB
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Anthony Lewis – TE
Southside Sharks
The Sharks enter 2025 highly ranked at #1,052 nationally and #22 in Louisiana. Coming off a strong 2024 season, Southside will look to showcase their speed and athleticism in front of their home fans as they begin their quest for state recognition.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #1,052
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State Rank (LA): #22
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Key to Win: Use their speed advantage on offense, create mismatches in the secondary, and apply defensive pressure to keep Notre Dame off balance.
Main Squad:
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Michael Turner – QB
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Elijah Thomas – RB
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Chris Johnson – WR
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Devin Harris – WR/CB
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Brandon Miller – LB
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Jeremiah Clark – DL
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Terrence Green – OL
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Andre Simmons – DB
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Caleb Wright – RB
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Christopher Evans – TE
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Notre Dame | 2,531 | 57 (LA) | 0-0 |
| Southside | 1,052 | 22 (LA) | 0-0 |
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