St. Charles Catholic Dominated De La Salle 44-8
St. Charles Catholic surged to a 3-1 season record following a dominant offensive display at Pan American Stadium.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Football
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St. Charles Catholic defeated De La Salle 44-8 on Friday night after recovering from an initial deficit. The win improved the St. Charles Catholic season record to 3-1, while De La Salle fell to 0-4.
Why it matters
The victory highlights a major mid-game turnaround for St. Charles Catholic, which scored 44 consecutive points following a challenging opening drive by the opposition. This win provides critical momentum for St. Charles Catholic as they continue their season.
Evan Duffour recorded 188 rushing yards on 14 carries and three touchdowns. De La Salle was held scoreless after an opening 77-yard drive that resulted in a 2-yard touchdown run.
The players
Evan Duffour
He is a standout running back for St. Charles Catholic who led the team's offense with 188 rushing yards.
Eamon Williams
He is a player for De La Salle who scored the team's only touchdown during the opening drive.
Landree Leblanc
He is an offensive contributor for St. Charles Catholic who recorded two rushing touchdowns during the game.
Lathan Lagarde
He is a placekicker for St. Charles Catholic who successfully executed a 30-yard field goal.
The details
After trailing 8-0, St. Charles Catholic adjusted its defense and scored 24 points between the final three minutes of the first quarter and the second quarter. Key scoring plays included two rushing touchdowns by Landree Leblanc and a 30-yard field goal by Lathan Lagarde.
Timeline
The football game occurred on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Eamon Williams scored a touchdown during the first quarter at 7:06.
Landree Leblanc scored rushing touchdowns at 8:18 and 2:24 in the second quarter.
Lathan Lagarde kicked a field goal with 0:02 remaining in the second quarter.
Season Trajectory
This decisive win shifts the competitive balance in the district by elevating St. Charles Catholic into a stronger position for upcoming playoff considerations. The loss complicates the season trajectory for De La Salle, which remains winless through four games.
St. Charles Catholic now advances to a 3-1 record, placing them in a favorable position for district standing calculations. Conversely, De La Salle drops to 0-4, significantly impacting their path toward qualifying for post-season play.
The takeaway
Consistent defensive adjustments proved vital for St. Charles Catholic in overcoming an early deficit to secure a dominant victory. Teams facing early pressure can look to these mid-game tactical shifts as a blueprint for maintaining control throughout a four-quarter matchup.
What happens next
St. Charles Catholic will face Riverside Academy in its next game, while De La Salle is scheduled to play at The Willow School.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NOLA.
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