Lake Charles Prep Routs Leesville for District Title
Javon Vital intercepted two passes and scored four touchdowns as Lake Charles College Prep won the District 3-4A championship 66-42.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
Lake Charles College Prep defeated Leesville 66-42 on Friday at Ward 3 Stadium to win the District 3-4A championship, its second consecutive district title and first in Class 4A. Javon Vital led the effort with two interceptions and four touchdowns.
Why it matters
The win gives Lake Charles College Prep a 9-1 overall record and a 4-0 district mark, while Leesville falls to 8-2 overall and 3-1 in district play. The result secures the district crown for the Lake Charles program.
Dylan Vital threw for 318 yards and seven touchdowns on 12-of-18 passing, while Grant Braxton rushed 39 times for 196 yards and scored six total touchdowns. Javon Vital caught four passes for 150 yards and three scores, bringing his season total to 29 touchdowns and 144 for his career.
The players
Javon Vital
A Lake Charles College Prep receiver and defensive back who transferred from Hamilton Christian and is committed to the University of Southern California.
Dylan Vital
The Lake Charles College Prep quarterback who threw seven touchdown passes in the district title game.
Christian Manuel
A Lake Charles College Prep receiver who caught five passes for 147 yards, his first 100-yard game of the season.
Grant Braxton
A Lake Charles College Prep running back who rushed for 196 yards and scored six total touchdowns.
The details
Javon Vital picked off Trel Broom twice within eight seconds, returning the first 51 yards for a touchdown. Leesville led 14-0 after two early Lake Charles College Prep turnovers, but the home team rallied behind Dylan Vital's passing and Grant Braxton's ground game.
Timeline
• Friday, November 6, 2026: Lake Charles College Prep defeats Leesville 66-42 at Ward 3 Stadium.
Season Trajectory
The win extends Lake Charles College Prep's run of consecutive district championships, its second straight title and first in Class 4A. The result also cements the program's position atop District 3-4A after a 9-1 season.
Lake Charles College Prep secures the top seed in its district and a berth in the next round of the playoffs. Fantasy managers tracking Javon Vital and Dylan Vital should note the receiving and passing production from this game.
The takeaway
Strong turnover margin and balanced scoring between the air and ground game carried Lake Charles College Prep past a Leesville team that started quickly. Keeping defensive pressure on opposing quarterbacks made the difference in a game that briefly tilted early.
Further reading
Explore more Lake Charles football coverage for context on the city's high school programs.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lake Charles American Press.
