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Haven Shatters Records, Leads Tigers to Title
30 Dec
Summary
- Elijah Haven set state records for passing and total touchdowns.
- Haven led his team to their first championship since 2004.
- Calvary Baptist's Luke Miller was named Outstanding Defensive Player.
Elijah Haven's junior campaign has been nothing short of historic, culminating in his selection as the Louisiana Sports Writers Association's Class 2A Offensive Outstanding Player for the second consecutive year. He shattered state single-season records with 62 passing touchdowns and 73 total touchdowns, also establishing a career record of 180 total touchdowns. His prolific offense, which included 3,929 passing yards and 847 rushing yards, was instrumental in leading his team to the program's first championship since 2004.
The Dunham quarterback was not the only standout recognized, as Luke Miller of Calvary Baptist earned the Class 2A Defensive Outstanding Player award for his formidable performance on defense. Additionally, Darrell Barbay of Mansfield was honored as Coach of the Year for guiding his team to its first 10-win season and a district title, marking significant program improvement.
Haven's record-setting season saw him complete 72.5% of his passes for 3,929 yards and 62 touchdowns, while also contributing 847 rushing yards and 11 scores. This offensive firepower was key in their championship victory over Calvary Baptist. The collective efforts of these athletes and coaches highlight a memorable season for Class 2A football in Louisiana.
