John Curtis, Zachary, West Monroe in MaxPreps preseason national football rankings

Three traditionally powerful Louisiana programs are among the top 100 prep football teams in the country, according to MaxPreps.

John Curtis Christian, ranked 26th in the nation, is coming off of a perfect 13-0 season and a Division I state championship in 2018.

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Two-time defending 5A state champion Zachary is No. 72. The Broncos have a brilliant quarterback in Keilon Brown and 5-star receiver Chris Hilton leading David Brewerton’s squad.

Checking in at No. 76 is West Monroe. The Rebels finished second in 5A a year ago and have outstanding defenders in Dontrell Cobbs and Brooks Miller

Noticeably absent is three-time Class 4A defending state champion Karr and the Cougars are loaded again in 2019 under Brice Brown. Jamie Vance is a top recruit.

Other teams to watch include Warren Easton, Catholic of Baton Rouge and Archbishop Rummel.