Class 2A Football State Championship | Welsh v. Amite
Published 7:55 pm Friday, December 7, 2018
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The Welsh Greyhounds take the field for for the start of the Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Austyn Benoit carries the ball for a big gain during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Austyn Benoit gets away from the reach of Amite’s Qadry Jackson during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Da’Ren Zeno is brought down by Amite’s Kyle Maxwell after a reception during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s John Daigle makes the hit for the stop on Amite’s Corey Mcknight during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Macey Hicks dives to make the stop on Amite’s Cameron Henderson during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s John Daigle makes the stop on Amite’s Corey Mcknight for no gain during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s John Daigle makes the stop on Amite’s Corey Mcknight during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Alec Iguess is brought down by Amite’s Cameron Henderson after a large gain during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Alec Iguess is brought down by Amite’s Corey Mcknight and Amite’s Cameron Henderson after a large gain during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Alec Iguess is hit by Amite’s Corey Mcknight after jumping over a player during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Alec Iguess is tripped up by Amite’s Marlon Ard Jr. after hitting to leap over him during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Alec Iguess is brought down by Amite’s Qabari Jackson after being tripped up during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Alec Iguess is hit by Amite’s Qadry Jackson during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Jevin Labove dives to make the stop on Amite’s Cameron Henderson during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s John Daigle makes the sack on Amite’s Amani Gilmore during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Gavan Guillory is tripped up by Amite’s Ladarrius Williams after trying to jump over him during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Amite’s Cameron Henderson makes the interception on a pass intended for Welsh’s Da’Ren Zeno but is called back after a pass interference call on Amite’s Marlon Ard Jr. during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Amite’s Cameron Henderson makes the interception of a pass intended for Welsh’s Da’Ren Zeno during the 1st half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Jammerick Gray hangs on to bring down Amite’s Amani Gilmore during the 2nd half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Austyn Benoit is sacked by Amite’s Jamarion Dunomes during the 2nd half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Gavan Guillory is brought down by Amite’s Devonta Lee after a reception during the 2nd half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Jevin Labove and Welsh’s John Mayes scramble for the fumble recovery during the 2nd half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Da’Ren Zeno gets away from the dive attempt of Amite’s Devonta Lee and into the end zone for their 2nd touchdown of the game during the 2nd half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Da’Ren Zeno gets away from the dive attempt of Amite’s Devonta Lee and into the end zone for their 2nd touchdown of the game during the 2nd half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s John Mayes recovers a fumble by Amite’s Amani Gilmore during the 2nd half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Brian Cormier gets away from the reach of Amite’s Corey Mcknight during the 2nd half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Macey Hicks breaks up a pass intended for Amite’s Kyle Maxwell during the 2nd half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Austyn Benoit pushes his way into the end zone for their 3rd touchdown of the game during the 2nd half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
during the 2nd half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
during the 2nd half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Austin VanNess reaches for a pass intended for Amite’s Devonta Lee in the end zone during the 2nd half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Austyn Benoit is sacked by Amite’s Kevondre Burton during the 2nd half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Austyn Benoit reacts to his fumble on a large gain in the 4th quarter during the 2nd half of Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh’s Dylan Degeyter sits on the bench in the final seconds of the Greyhounds loss in the Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh Head Coach John Richardson congratulates Amite Head Coach Zephaniah Powell on his victory in the Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh Head Coach John Richardson and the Greyhound team take the field to receive the runner up trophy of the Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
Welsh Head Coach John Richardson congratulates Amite Head Coach Zephaniah Powell on his victory in the Class 2A state championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)
The Welsh Greyhounds take the field against Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
The Welsh Greyhounds take the field against Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Da’Ren Zeno returns the opening kickoff against Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Da’Ren Zeno returns the opening kickoff against Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Da’Ren Zeno returns the opening kickoff against Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Austyn Benoit rolls to his right while looking for an open receiver against Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Austyn Benoit scrambles as he is chased by Amite’s Corey Mcknight during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Alec Iguess is set for the offensive play against Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Da’Ren Zeno makes a reception in front of Amite’s Kyle Maxwell during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Alec Iguess jumps through a hole as Amite’s Kyle Maxwell closes in for the tackle during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Austyn Benoit is blocked in the back by Amite’s Corey Mcknight after throwning and interception to Amite’s Devonta Lee during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Alec Iguess runs upfield for a big gain against Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Alec Iguess runs upfield for a big gain against Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Alec Iguess runs upfield for a big gain against Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Alec Iguess runs upfield for a big gain against Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Alec Iguess runs upfield for a big gain against Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Alec Iguess is tackled by Amite’s Corey Mcknight and Cameron Henderson after running for a big gain during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Austyn Benoit hands the ball off to Welsh’s Alec Iguess against Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Alec Iguess turns upfield against the Amite defense during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Alec Iguess jumps over the tackle attempt of Amite’s Marlon Ard Jr. during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Amite’s Qadry Jackson makes a hit on Welsh’s Alec Iguess during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Austyn Benoit hands the ball off to Alec Iguess during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Jerrius Brown leads the way for Alec Iguess against Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Landon Watkins attempts to make a play on the ball as Amite’s Kerry Butler Jr. makes the reception during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Gavan Guillory returns a kick against Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Gavan Guillory runs behind the block of Landen Broussard on Amite’s Ladarrius Williams during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh head coach John Richardson coaches in back to back state championship games during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh returns to “Dome Sweet Dome” as they play Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Dylan Degeyter looks for running room against the Amite defense during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Austyn Benoit reacts after fumbling the ball after a long run late in the game against Amite during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
A somewhat disappointed Welsh team accepts their state runner up trophy during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Macey Hicks shares the runner up trophy experience witht the fans that supported them all season during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Macey Hicks shares the runner up trophy experience with the fans that supported them all season during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
Welsh’s Macey Hicks shares the runner up trophy experience witht the fans that supported them all season during the LHSAA Class 2A Football Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, December 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Lake Charles American Press, Kirk Meche)
