The 2026 high school baseball season is right around the corner, and as always, excitement is building across the Bayou State. Programs from every corner of Louisiana have been hard at work this offseason—honing skills, building chemistry, and setting their sights on a return trip to Sulphur for the LHSAA State Championships. As is tradition, the state is once again loaded with talent, from seasoned veterans to rising underclassmen ready to make their mark.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll take an in-depth look at teams from every region as part of our comprehensive season preview series. These previews will lead right up to Opening Day, followed by the release of our Power 25 Rankings and the return of our always-popular Game of the Week feature.

Throughout the spring, Prep Baseball Louisiana will continue to be your one-stop source for everything related to high school baseball across the state. Be sure to check back weekly for our Player and Pitcher of the Week honors, updated Power 25 Rankings, and plenty of additional coverage highlighting the stories, performances, and programs that make Louisiana baseball special.

*Please note that all information is based on team preview questionnaires that were sent out and returned by the participating high school coaches.  If you have not received a questionnaire and would like to fill one out, please email State Director Alex Armand at [email protected]

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High School Name: Covenant Christian Academy

Head Coach: Joe Teuton

Classification: Class 1A (Select D-IV)

District: 8-1A

2025 Record: 36-1

2025 Playoff Finish: State Semifinalist

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 6

No. of Returning Pitchers: 4

Team Strengths: Pitching

Top Upperclassmen (2026 & 2027 Class): 2026 INF/RHP Owen Trosclair (University of New Orleans), 2026 C Peyton Trosclair, 2026 RHP Mason Dudek (Nunez CC), 2027 LHP/1B Evan Duplantis, 2027 UTL Cooper Arceneaux, 2027 UTL/DH R.J. Horn, 2027 LHP/OF Nathan Loupe

Top Underclassmen (2028 & 2029 Class): 2028 INF/RHP Kason Perry, 2028 Madix Latiolais, 2028 Amari Burks

 

Team Preview

After another dominant regular season and a second consecutive run to the state semifinals, the Covenant Christian Lions enter 2026 with unfinished business. A 36–1 record a year ago cemented their status as one of the premier programs in Class 1A, but the standard inside the program has now shifted from deep playoff runs to winning it all.

Team Strengths

Pitching remains the backbone of this roster. The Lions return a deep, experienced staff with multiple arms who have proven they can win big games in pressure moments. With several returners who logged wins, saves, and high-leverage innings last spring, Covenant Christian should once again be one of the toughest teams to score on in the classification.

Team Weaknesses

Offensive consistency will be the primary area of emphasis. While the Lions bring back several productive bats, continuing to develop length and reliability throughout the lineup will be key to complementing their elite pitching staff—especially against top postseason competition.

Top Returning Players

-Senior 3B/RHP Owen Trosclair

One of the top two-way players in Class 1A, Trosclair went 6–1 on the mound while hitting .400 at the plate in 2025. He brings leadership, confidence, and impact on both sides of the ball.

 

-Senior C/UTL Peyton Trosclair

A steady presence in the lineup, Peyton also hit .400 last spring. His versatility and consistency make him a key piece in the middle of the order and a leader defensively.

-Senior RHP Mason Dudek

Dudek was a reliable winner in 2025, finishing 5–0 on the mound. He provides valuable experience and stability to the pitching rotation.

 

-Junior OF/LHP Nathan Loupe

Loupe was a difference-maker in multiple roles, going 2–0 with four saves while hitting .350. His ability to impact games late gives the Lions flexibility in tight contests.

 

-Sophomore INF/RHP Kason Perry

Perry hit .350 as a freshman and is expected to step into the closer role this spring. His continued development could be a major X-factor for Covenant Christian.

 

-Junior 1B/LHP Evan Duplantis

Duplantis went 2–0 on the mound and hit .330 last season, providing production at first base and another dependable arm.

Outlook

The expectations are clear: State Championship or bust. Anything short of returning to Sulphur for the LHSAA State Tournament would be viewed as a disappointment for this veteran group. With a challenging schedule designed to test them early and often, the Lions should be well-prepared when playoff time arrives. If the offense takes the next step to match their pitching, Covenant Christian has all the pieces to finish the job in 2026.

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