Lafayette-Area's Ultimate Guide to the 2026 high school football season

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Lafayette Parish and its surrounding areas' high school football teams are ready for the upcoming 2026 season, and so is the Daily Advertiser.

We have been hard at work, talking with coaches and players about what fans should expect from the 337 area this season. Some of the stories have been written, edited and it’s time to share them with readers. From the stars on the field, to the unsung heroes behind all the Friday night lights, the Daily Advertiser has you covered for what is anticipated to be an exciting season.

Here you'll find the ultimate guide to the Lafayette area and its surrounding parishes' high school football, with the 2026 season kicking off on Sept. 3. Check back for new stories throughout the entire football season.

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Lafayette-area Football team schedules and previews​

Mark your calenders: Louisiana High School football 2026: Check out the Lafayette area schedules

ROAD TO THE DOME: Vote now: Which Lafayette-area football team will win a state title in 2026?

Acadiana Wreckin' Rams: Acadiana football chasing district, state titles and upholding its standard

Carencro Golden Bears: Carencro football aims to answer big questions heading into 2026 season

Cecilia Bulldogs: Cecilia football aiming to send senior class out with a bang in 2026 season

Jeanerette Tigers: Jeanerette football hoping its star playmakers can led to a state title in 2026

Lafayette Mighty Lions: New and returning faces fuel Lafayette football ahead of 2026 season

Lafayette Christian Academy Knights: Lafayette Christian football turns heartbreak into hunger ahead of 2026 season

LRCA Tigers: LRCA football looking to make some noise in 2026 with core senior group

Notre Dame Pioneers: Notre Dame football aims to build brotherhood ahead of 2026 season

Southside Sharks: Southside football looks to turn heartbreak into state title push in 2026

St. Thomas More Cougars: St. Thomas More football relies on core O-line, new faces at helm

Teurlings Catholic Rebels: Teurlings football hoping for another magical season with new weapons

Westgate Tigers: Westgate football is looking for talent to translate to wins in 2026 season

Lafayette-area Preseason Football: Stars on the Gridiron​

Bellard on the Move: LCA football's 3-star RB Caiden Bellard is transferring ahead of 2026 season

AJ Charles to UL: How Louisiana football won over local commit 2027 DE Ansinneo Charles

Landen Ortte staying home: Here's why STM football's Landen Ortte committed to Louisiana football

Archangel commits to Aggies: Here's why Westgate's 4-star DE Chance Archangel committed to Texas A&M

Horde puts WCA on the Map: Read about how Kyle Horde is putting WCA-Opelousas football on the map

337's D1 Prospects: Lafayette-Area 2026 football recruitment tracker: See which athletes hold D1 offers

Knights rising star RB: LCA football's Caiden Bellard embracing the spotlight after breakout season

4-star Calais to LSU: Cecilia's 4 star WR Braylon Calais announces his commitment to this SEC program

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Lafayette-area Preseason Football: New Coaches to Know​

NISH's Zi'yon Hill-Green: 'Get the Hive back rocking': NISH football, Zi’yon Hill-Green have high hopes

OCS's Kent Masson: Kent Masson takes over OCS football with hopes of a rebuilding offense

Northside's Brandon Green: Northside football turns to alum Brandon Green as new head coach

Highland Baptist's Donald Fusilier: Highland Baptist football names Donald Fusilier as new head coach

337 HC TRACKER: Lafayette-area high school football head coach tracker: Who's been hired, fired?

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R.I.P Comeaux Spartans​

Where's home for Celestine?: Former Spartans rally around Jaden Celestine amid uncertainty with Comeaux closure

Comeaux HS shuts down: End of a Spartan Era: Comeaux closure sends shockwaves through athletics

Shannon Belt covers high school sports and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns for The Daily Advertiser as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow her high school and Cajuns coverage on Twitter: @ShannonBelt3. Got questions regarding HS/UL athletics? Send them to Shannon Belt at [email protected].

This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: Lafayette-Area's Ultimate Guide to the 2026 high school football season

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