Landyn Craft Powers St. Thomas More Football Offense
Landyn Craft leads the team in rushing as St. Thomas More holds a No. 5 ranking in the LHSAA Division I power ratings.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Football
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Senior running back Landyn Craft has returned to the St. Thomas More football team for the 2026 season. The team currently holds a 4-0 record in District 3-5A.
Why it matters
Craft rejoined the program to play alongside his teammates and reunite with running backs coach Eric Miller. His presence has bolstered a potent rushing attack at St. Thomas More.
Landyn Craft leads the team with 439 rushing yards on 64 carries and seven touchdowns. The offense also benefits from Owen Bailey with 412 rushing yards and Connor Baer with 369 rushing yards.
The players
Landyn Craft
He is a senior running back for St. Thomas More who returned to the program for the 2026 season.
Owen Bailey
He is a teammate of Landyn Craft who encouraged him to return to the football team.
Eric Miller
He serves as the running backs coach for St. Thomas More.
St. Thomas More
This Lafayette high school maintains a competitive football program currently ranked No. 5 in LHSAA Division I select ratings.
Connor Baer
He is a key running contributor for the St. Thomas More football team.
The details
The St. Thomas More offense operates by adapting to various defensive looks to maximize yardage on the ground. This balanced approach supported the team in their recent 35-14 victory over Barbe.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: St. Thomas More defeated Barbe 35-14.
October 23, 2026: St. Thomas More plays Southside.
Season Trajectory
The current performance of St. Thomas More secures their position within the highly competitive LHSAA Division I select power ratings. This momentum significantly impacts their path toward potential playoff positioning as the district season progresses.
St. Thomas More currently maintains an undefeated 4-0 record in District 3-5A competition. Their continued success at this pace is essential for maintaining their current No. 5 standing in the state power ratings.
The takeaway
Landyn Craft has made a significant impact on his team upon returning for his senior season. His ability to work with fellow running backs keeps the offense productive as the season continues.
Further reading
For more on local gridiron developments, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Advocate.
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