Louisiana Tech Offered Scholarship to Ty Walsworth
The Loyola Prep junior received a full scholarship offer from Louisiana Tech following a recent recruiting visit.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Track & Field
Louisiana Tech has officially extended a Division I football scholarship offer to Loyola Prep wide receiver Ty Walsworth. The offer was presented to the high school junior during a recent visit to the university.
Why it matters
The offer highlights the recruitment of a standout local athlete who has demonstrated significant production on the football field while also excelling in track and field.
Walsworth averages 18 yards per catch and stands 6 feet 2 inches tall at 193 pounds. He previously secured a gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the LHSAA Track and Field Championships.
The players
Ty Walsworth
He is a high school junior at Loyola Prep who excels as both a wide receiver and a track athlete.
Louisiana Tech
It is a public research university that competes in the Division I football landscape.
The details
The scholarship offer came during a recruiting visit as Walsworth was eating a hamburger. He plans to wait until after his next football season to make a final college commitment.
Timeline
Walsworth won the LHSAA 100-meter gold medal in Spring 2026.
Louisiana Tech offered the scholarship on October 11, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This offer aligns with the typical recruitment cycle for high school juniors competing at the Division I level. It positions Walsworth as a key prospect while he continues to develop his standing throughout his remaining high school seasons.
The recruitment process for Walsworth will intensify as he evaluates additional offers throughout his junior and senior seasons. His final college commitment remains pending until he completes his upcoming football campaign.
The takeaway
Student-athletes often balance high-level performance across multiple sports to boost their recruitment profile. Keeping a consistent performance record during the junior year is a critical step for prospects seeking Division I opportunities.
Further reading
Learn more about local performance in Track & Field.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Shreveport Times.
