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East Ascension Football

Louisiana · 5A · District 5 · Gonzales
Power
+8.6
▼0.8
LA Rank
#36
▼4
5A Rank
#26
▼3
Record
7-2
Proj Rec
8-2
Playoff Odds
100%
Non-Select Division I

East Ascension is a Louisiana high school football program (Class 5A, District 5, LHSAA). The 2026 record stands at 7-2. The Cooper Predictor rates East Ascension at +8.6, No. 36 of 309 rated Louisiana teams and No. 26 of 66 in 5A. The model projects an 8-2 finish, with playoff odds of 100%. The model's pre-game picks are 5-3 in East Ascension games this season. Most recent result: lost to Denham Springs 38-41 on Oct 30. Next up: at Dutchtown on Nov 5 — the model projects East Ascension 27-24, giving East Ascension a 62% chance to win.

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Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Power ratings are calibrated within each state, so a rating from one state can't be compared directly with another's.

2026 schedule, predictions & results

DateOpponentProjectionResult
Sep 4vs Warren EastonL 31-41 35% ✗W 49-18
Sep 11@ Sam HoustonW 38-20 74% ✓W 34-31
Sep 19@ St. AugustineL 10-45 4% ✓L 7-52
Sep 25@ St. AmantL 20-31 32% ✗W 45-42
Oct 2@ WalkerW 38-28 72% ✓W 28-24
Oct 9vs Prairievilleno pick on recordW 43-21
Oct 16vs Live OakW 48-14 96% ✓W 49-24
Oct 23vs ParkwayW 45-24 86% ✓W 48-32
Oct 30vs Denham SpringsW 35-28 70% ✗L 38-41
Nov 5@ DutchtownW 27-24 62%—

Projection = the model's pick, projected score and East Ascension's win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.

East Ascension graduates playing college football

Brysten MartinezLSU FBS
Brennon ThompsonNorthwestern State FCS
Lamar Bolden, Jr.Davidson FCS
Kelvin GrayNebraska Kearney D-II
Kendrell GreenMillsaps D-III
Ernest MitchellLouisiana Christian NAIA
Preston BakerLouisiana Christian NAIA
Justin OubreLouisiana Christian NAIA

Compiled from publicly published team rosters and signing announcements. Some schools do not list a high school, so a player may be missing — it is not a judgement on the player.

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