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Sulphur and Southside Looking to Climb the Louisiana Class 5A Ranks

Here's what you need to know about the Sulphur vs Southside matchup - Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:00 pm CT.

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Game Info 

This week’s GameTime Louisiana matchup features a Class 5A District 3 contest between the Sulphur Golden Tors vs Southside Sharks – Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 pm CT.

Here’s how to watch Sulphur vs Southside

Louisiana Season Preview and Schedule of Games

The Sulphur Golden Tors have only played one game this season, a 27-14 loss to Lafayette High School (3-0). The Golden Tors led 14-7 at the half, but they wouldn’t score in the second half and the Mighty Lions came back to get the come from behind victory.

This is Chris Towery’s first year as head coach of Sulphur, and they hope a road trip to Southside High School will get them even at 1-1 on the season.

The Southside Sharks come into the game with a 1-2 record. They opened the season with 35-6 win over Franklin Academy but have lost their last two games to Carencro (37-27) and #1 ranked Acadiana (48-7).

Players to Watch for Southside Sharks

Senior 4.5-Star K/P (Kohl’s Kicking) Braxton Guilbeau

One of the areas best and most consistent kicker/punter. Guilbeau was recently named Acadiana Preps Football Athlete of the Week with two field goals – 38/47 yards and three punts downed at or behind the 15-yard line. He also has a huge leg and posted in May about a 63-yard field goal he made.


#1 Dillon Monette – 5’11” 170 lbs – Senior QB
Monette is the heart and soul of the offense. He threw for over 3,000 yds/30
TD’s last season. This season he has thrown for 436 yds/4 TDs.
He has an offer from Louisiana Tech.

#19 Jack Pruitt – 5’11” 180 lbs – Senior RB / WR
Pruitt is described as the swiss army knife of the offense. This season he has 8
receptions for 127 yards and 16 carries for 46 yards. He is being recruited by Yale.

#9 Edan Stagg – 6’0” 170 lbs – Junior WR/DB
Stagg leads the team in receptions. This season he has 8 receptions, 176 yards, and 3
touchdowns. He is a fast speedy back that is used to stretch the field. He is a deep ball
threat.

#6 Javen Etienne – 6’1” 215 lbs – Senior LB
Etienne is the second-leading tackler this season. He has 14.5 tackles, 1 sack, 2
fumble recoveries, 1 interception, 2 defensive touchdowns. Coach says, he is the
difference-maker on defense.

Players to Watch for Sulphur Golden Tors

#7 Jacob Clark, 5’10” 185 lbs – Senior QB
Last week vs. Lafayette: 12/26, 210 yds/2 TDs
Coach says his arm is unbelievable and that he has a lot of potential.

#11 Braylen Walker – 6’1,” 163 lbs – Junior WR
Last week vs. Lafayette: 5 Receptions, 121 Yards
Braylen is described as the best route runner on the team. Coach believes he is the
player that will receive the most offers before he leaves Sulphur.

#54 Ridge Marcantel – 6’0” 179 lbs – Senior DE/OLB
He is the leader on defense. He was named the defensive player of the week for the
Tors after Game 1. The team doesn’t keep defensive stats, but the coach describes
Marcantel as the first player to the ball.

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