Elijah Haven Sets Louisiana State Touchdown Record
The Dunham quarterback surpassed the state career touchdown pass record during a victory over Episcopal.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Football
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Dunham quarterback Elijah Haven broke the Louisiana state record for career touchdown passes, reaching 146 total passes during a 55-6 victory over Episcopal. Haven broke the previous record of 145 set by Brock Berlin, who held the mark between 1997 and 1999.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a significant milestone in Louisiana high school football history, as Haven surpasses a record that has stood for over two decades. The victory also bolsters Dunham's standing in District 9-2A with a perfect 3-0 record.
Haven accounted for 345 total yards in the game, bringing his career total to 12,893 yards and 196 total touchdowns. His record-breaking 18-yard touchdown pass to Jarone Harris occurred with 6:12 remaining in the third quarter.
The players
Elijah Haven
He is the record-setting quarterback for Dunham who has accumulated 12,893 career total yards and 196 total touchdowns.
Brock Berlin
He is a former high school quarterback who held the Louisiana state record for career touchdown passes for over 25 years.
Jarone Harris
He is a receiver for the Dunham team who caught the record-breaking 18-yard pass.
The details
Haven secured the record by targeting receiver Jarone Harris, who successfully beat man coverage on a second-and-10 play. In addition to his passing performance, Haven contributed to the 55-6 win with a 27-yard touchdown run.
Timeline
1997-1999: Brock Berlin played at Evangel Christian of Shreveport.
October 23, 2026: Elijah Haven set the state touchdown pass record.
6:12 in the third quarter: Haven threw the record-breaking touchdown pass.
Season Trajectory
This performance cements Haven's place in Louisiana history and positions Dunham as a dominant force in District 9-2A. The blowout win moves Dunham to 3-0 in district play, signaling a strong trajectory for their postseason aspirations.
Dunham currently sits at 3-0 in District 9-2A, significantly improving their playoff seeding position following this decisive win over their 2-1 district rival. Fantasy participants and scouts tracking Haven's career arc should note his efficiency, as he maintains a career total of 196 touchdowns.
The takeaway
Elijah Haven has established himself as one of the most productive offensive players in state history with this record-breaking performance. His ability to produce high-yardage games consistently has been a catalyst for Dunham's success this season.
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