Prediction: John Curtis (La.) falls short of 29th state title

The 2025 high school football season will be getting underway in less than six weeks, which means it’s officially preview season. Rivals is breaking down the nation’s top teams from coast-to-coast, and today we make our way west to the Pelican State where we examine the regular season slate for John Curtis. The 28-time state championship football program remains in the hunt for its 29th title, but faces one of Louisiana’s tougher schedules.

Player Spotlight: RB Jacobi Boundreaux

The 5-foot-10, 190-pound senior running back returns for his final season in the backfield for the Patriots after a strong junior campaign. Jacobi Boundreaux finished 2024 rushing for 737 yards on 104 carries and five touchdowns. With a handful of seniors having graduated from last year’s team, including leading rusher Reggie Johnson, the team will lean on Boundreaux as its feature back. Rushing for well over 1,000 yards this fall is within reach.

Others to watch: S Jaden Keelen, RB Nate Alario, LB/EDGE Ben Barron, LB Jefferey Curtis

Season Prediction: 9-1

We see the Patriots improving upon their record from a year ago when they went 7-6 and reached Louisiana’s Division I state semifinals before falling to Alexandria. John Curtis Christian can get back to the semifinals, but the team will fall short of claiming the program’s 29th state championship. Whether they run up against Alexandria again or Edna Karr in the state title game, the Patriots won’t have enough to win it all come December.

Game-By-Game Predictions

Aug. 28 – at East Jefferson (La.) Warriors – W
The Patriots open up the season with a 41-0 blowout victory over the Warriors to start 1-0.

Sept. 5 – Cathedral (Calif.) Phantoms – W
John Curtis Christian welcomes a team from Los Angeles and comes away with another blowout win, this time at home.

Sept. 12 – Northshore (La.) Panthers – W
Its been three straight victories for the Patriots in which they’ve cruised past opponents.

Sept. 26 – Archbishop Rummel (La.) Raiders – W
In the team’s closest contest of the season so far, the Patriots escape with a 28-19 victory over the Raiders.

Oct. 2 – at Warren Easton (La.) Fighting Eagles – W
A second trip on the road ends with another win and a 5-0 start for John Curtis Christian.

Oct. 10 – at Holy Cross (La.) Tigers – W
The Patriots keep the winning ways going with a 28-14 victory on the road.

Oct. 17 – Brother Martin (La.) Crusaders – W
Ahead of a huge matchup against New Orleans Jesuit, John Curtis Christian improves to 7-0 on the season.

Oct. 24 – at New Orleans Jesuit (La.) Blue Jays – W
On the road, the Patriots an impressive 30-14 win over the Blue Jays.

Oct. 31 – Edna Karr (La.) Cougars – L
First loss of the season comes against the state’s top team in Edna Karr. The Patriots look to finish strong in the regular season finale.

Nov. 7 – St. Augustine (La.) Purple Knights – W
Up against another state-ranked team, John Curtis closes out the regular season with a thrilling 28-21 win.