Lafayette High Will Play St. Thomas More Friday
Lafayette High heads to St. Thomas More for a district football matchup this Friday.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Football
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Lafayette High faces St. Thomas More in a key district football game this Friday. Both teams enter the matchup holding 3-1 overall records.
Why it matters
This district game is critical for both teams as they seek to improve their standings following recent conference play. Lafayette High looks to rebound after a 52-35 loss to Barbe.
Jaden Celestine leads Lafayette High with 706 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. St. Thomas More features Grayson Hemard, who has accumulated nearly 700 passing yards and 10 touchdowns.
The players
Jaden Celestine
He is the leading rusher for Lafayette High who has recorded 12 touchdowns this season.
Richmond Saunier
He is a dual-threat sophomore quarterback for St. Thomas More.
Grayson Hemard
He is a St. Thomas More quarterback who has thrown for nearly 700 yards this season.
Jared Quoyeser
He is a receiving threat for St. Thomas More with 160 yards on the season.
The details
Lafayette High centers its offense around the rushing production of Jaden Celestine, while St. Thomas More relies on the dual-threat capabilities of sophomore quarterback Richmond Saunier. Saunier has recorded 335 passing yards alongside 256 rushing yards, complemented by Jared Quoyeser with 160 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns.
Timeline
The football game between Lafayette High and St. Thomas More takes place this Friday.
Season Trajectory
This district matchup will significantly alter the current standings and playoff outlook for both teams. A victory for either side provides crucial momentum in the race for district supremacy.
St. Thomas More enters with a 1-0 district record, meaning a win would solidify their early-season lead over Lafayette High. Conversely, a loss for Lafayette High would leave them winless in district play after two games.
The takeaway
Both programs are looking to establish consistent offensive production in a high-stakes district environment. Fans should watch the interplay between Lafayette High's rushing-heavy attack and the dual-threat capability of the St. Thomas More quarterback.
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