Lafayette-area teams prepare for 2026 state football title push
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
High school football teams in the Lafayette area are gearing up for the 2026 season after a challenging 2025. All 42 local teams are on a ballot for fans to vote on which has the best chance to win an LHSAA state title. Voting runs until August 4, and the results will be announced in a future article. The offseason has seen intense preparation, including 7v7 competitions and early morning workouts. Teams are determined to make the playoffs and reach the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, the site of the championships.
- •Voting for the best team runs until August 4
- •42 teams are eligible for the state title vote
- •No Lafayette-area teams made the playoffs last season
- •Intense offseason preparation includes summer workouts
- •Championship games to be held at Caesars Superdome
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Vote now: Which Lafayette-area football team will win a state title in 2026?
"After a tough 2025 season, Lafayette-area teams are hungry. Vote for which team has the best shot at winning a 2026 title!
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