North DeSoto (LA) vs. Iowa (LA): Live updates, score of Louisiana LHSAA Prep Classic Division II Non-Select championship game

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Both North DeSoto and Iowa have enjoyed tremendous success on the gridiron in recent years.

Yet, neither the Griffins nor the Yellowjackets have claimed a state title. Friday afternoon in the Caesars Superdome, someone is going to get that long-awaited championship, as North DeSoto takes on Iowa for the Division II Non-Select title as part of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s Prep Classic.

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North DeSoto is the top seed in the bracket, and the Griffins have looked the part, going 13-0 and has scored at least 44 points in each contest. That high-octane offense is led by quarterback Luke Delafield, a Northwestern State signee who has thrown for nearly 2,200 yards and 29 touchdowns, and running back Kenny Thomas, a Louisiana Tech signee who has ran for nearly 1,600 yards and 21 scores.

The Griffins reached the title game in 2022 after beating Iowa in the semifinals, but lost to Lutcher.

As for Iowa, this will be the first time the Yellowjackets have appeared at the Prep Classic. They reached the semifinals in 2022 but lost to North DeSoto; then made it back that far last season before falling to Franklinton.

But last week, Iowa (13-0) finally punched its ticket to the Dome with a 28-21 semifinal win against Belle Chasse. The Yellowjackets – the No. 2 seed – are led by tailback J’vien Adams, who has rushed for more than 1,400 yards and 19 TDs, and receiver Jeremiah Bushnell, a Houston commit who has found the end zone 11 times.

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IOWA 28, NORTH DeSOTO 15 2ND QTR.

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SECOND QUARTER

– Luke Delafield breaks off a 30-yard scramble on third down, and North DeSoto is in Iowa territory, with the ball near the 35 with four minutes left.

– Iowa fumbles the snap on third down and gets it back, but North DeSoto finally forces a punting situation.

– FUMBLE RECOVERY IOWA. Kenny Thomas breaks off another long kickoff return for North DeSoto into Iowa territory, but the Griffins fumble it right back to the Yellowjackets, with Landon Joseph coming up with the recovery with more than seven minutes to go in the half.

– TOUCHDOWN AND 2-POINT CONVERSION IOWA. Yellowjackets go up by 13 points, finishing off an 11-play, 82-yard drive. J’Vien Adams takes a direct snap and goes in from 12 yards out; then a two-point run from Clement Bellow Jr. (Iowa, 28-15 | 7:22, 2nd)

– Iowa converts another fourth down on a Lawston Broussard pass. Yellowjackets have the ball inside the North DeSoto 15.

– Iowa converts on a fourth-and-short in its own territory, as Kaston Lewis breaks off a run of nearly 20 yards. Jackets have the ball near midfield.

– We finally have our first punt in this game, as North DeSoto was stopped short of a first down on a third-down play. Iowa takes over near its 20 in the opening seconds of the period.

– Iowa had 222 yards of total offense in the first quarter, while North DeSoto had 109.

FIRST QUARTER

– TOUCHDOWN IOWA. Three plays later, the Yellowjackets regain the lead as Kaston Lewis rambles in from 59 yards out. Two-point try comes up short. (Iowa, 20-15 | :57, 1st)

KASTON LEWIS. 2027 Iowa S/ATH.

The Yellow Jackets back on top with a long run from the junior standout.

Felt like he had a chance to be one of this year’s breakout stars of the Prep Classic — in terms of recognition, not performance (he’s been great all season) — and he has… pic.twitter.com/icc13WrVdl

— Louisiana vs. All Y’all (@LAvsAllYall) December 12, 2025

– TOUCHDOWN NORTH DeSOTO. The big kickoff return sets up a 6-play, 28-yard drive, capped by Luke Delafield’s 5-yard keeper to the house. Dakota Denney then adds the PAT to give the Griffins their first lead of the day. (North DeSoto, 15-14 | 1:48, 1st)

North DeSoto 15, Iowa 14.
1Q, 1:48.

Northwestern State signee Luke Delafield really effective with his legs early in this game.

Ties the game with a TD run, then the Griffins get some their first lead with the XP. pic.twitter.com/PC90IiUhbk

— Louisiana vs. All Y’all (@LAvsAllYall) December 12, 2025

– North DeSoto’s Kenny Thomas runs back the ensuing kickoff 49 yards before being brought down inside the Iowa 30.

– TOUCHDOWN IOWA. Jeremiah Bushnell already active, catching a pass on third-and-long to move the sticks and then taking a reverse 45 yards to the house. Two-point run fails. Iowa went 73 yards in just 4 plays that drive. (Iowa, 14-8 | 3:37, 1st)

– TOUCHDOWN AND 2-POINT CONVERSION NORTH DeSOTO. Griffins go 71 yards in 7 plays, as Luke Delafield hooks up with Colton LaCour on an 18-yard scoring pass. Griffins then get two more points on a Delafield pass to Miller Warren to tie things up. (8-8 | 5:10, 1st)

– North DeSoto QB Luke Delafield on the run and fires a strike to Kenny Thomas down inside the Iowa 25.

– North DeSoto fumbles the ensuing kickoff but gets it back. Griffins have the ball and are already past midfield.

– TOUCHDOWN AND 2-POINT CONVERSION IOWA. Jackets march 79 yards in 9 plays on the opening series, capped by a screen pass by Lawston Broussard to receiver and Houston signee Jeremiah Bushnell, who breaks a tackle and sprints into the end zone from 19 yards out. Kaston Lewis then runs it in for two more points. (Iowa, 8-0 | 7:11, 1st)

– Iowa now at the North DeSoto 15. Solid opening drive for the Jackets thus far.

– Iowa completes a third-down pass to move the chains into North DeSoto territory.

– Iowa returns the opening kickoff 17 yards to its own 21. And on the Yellowjackets’ first offensive play, Clement Bellow Jr. runs for 23 yards to the 44.

– North DeSoto is the home team, wearing white helmets, red jerseys and white pants. Iowa is in yellow helmets, white jerseys and white pants.

PREGAME

– North DeSoto wins the toss and defers to the second half. Iowa will get the ball to start things off.

– Live from the Caesars Superdome, it’s the opening game of Day 2 of the LHSAA Prep Classic as a pair of 13-0 teams, North DeSoto and Iowa, go at it in the Division II Non-Select title game, with the winner getting to claim a state championship for the first time in program history.