Acadiana Christian Athletics

09/16/2026

🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT | SETH JOHNSTON 🏈

As we celebrate the Class of 2027, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on ACA Defender Seth Johnston, a senior at First Baptist Christian School!

After graduation, Seth plans to join the United States Marine Corps. His favorite part of ACA has been his teammates, and when he isn’t on the football field, he enjoys hunting.

When asked what he hopes his teammates remember about him, Seth said he hopes they remember how much effort he put in.

💬 Seth’s advice to the younger Defenders:
“Keep working hard and you’ll end up where you wanna be.”

Help us celebrate Seth Johnston and the ACA Class of 2027! 💙🏈

09/15/2026

🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT | PAISLEE RAE ESTILETTE 📣

As we celebrate the Class of 2027, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on ACA Defender Paislee Rae Estilette, a senior at LHS!

After graduation, Paislee plans to attend cosmetology school. Her favorite part of ACA has been the bond she has formed with the girls and growing closer to God.

When she isn’t cheering, she loves hanging out with her friends.

Paislee hopes her teammates remember her as the loud one 📣 — the one who brought the energy, stayed positive, treated everyone with kindness and could always make them laugh. She hopes they remember that she “cheered big, loved hard” and always had her teammates’ backs.

💬 Paislee’s advice to the younger Defenders:
“Never give up, always believe in yourself, work hard, be a good teammate, and enjoy every moment.”

Help us celebrate Paislee Rae Estilette and the ACA Class of 2027! 💙📣

09/15/2026

There were so many excellent shots from our first home game Friday night, It was hard to pick just a few. Thank you to Tyler Lejeune of tl.photography.ig for these and many other great moments!

09/14/2026

🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT | MATTHIAS “SLIM” DARBONNE 🏈

As we celebrate the Class of 2027, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on ACA Defender Matthias “Slim” Darbonne, a senior at St. Padre Pio Academy!

After graduation, Slim plans to attend LSU with the goal of earning a law degree.

His favorite part of ACA has been getting to play the sport he loves with a great group of people.

When asked what he hopes his teammates remember about him, Slim said that he wasn’t just their teammate — he was their friend.

💬 Slim’s advice to the younger Defenders:
“If you see something you want, go after it. Goals are achieved through hard work and determination.”

From his days as a waterboy to his senior season on the field, ACA has been a huge part of Slim’s high school years. He says getting to grow up alongside these guys and simply being at practice with them has been one of the most fun experiences of his life — and something he is really going to miss.

Help us celebrate Matthias “Slim” Darbonne and the ACA Class of 2027! 💙🏈

09/12/2026

Your final score tonight is 52-26. Thank you to everyone who came out and packed the stands!

09/12/2026

Here’s your Defender halftime update!

Keep fighting Defenders! ⚔️

09/11/2026

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09/11/2026

IT’S GAME DAY! 💜🏈

The Defenders are headed to Lafayette tonight to take on John Paul the Great Academy!

⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
📍 220 Portland Ave. | Lafayette, LA

Let’s bring the energy and show up for our Defenders! ⚔️

LET’S GO ACA!

Live stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/EeYtGOSuJpw?si=XFuRR2Uv_JlH_hbv

09/10/2026

🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT | KENNEDI GUIDRY 📣

As we celebrate the Class of 2027, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on ACA Defender Kennedi “Kenn” Guidry, a senior at Guidry Academy!

After graduation, Kennedi plans to attend cosmetology school to earn her esthetician’s license. Her favorite part of being involved with ACA has been devotional, and when she isn’t cheering, she loves spending time with her friends.

When asked what she hopes her teammates remember about her, Kennedi had a perfectly simple answer: how funny she is!

💬 Kennedi’s advice to the younger Defenders:
“Soak in every minute.”

Kennedi also sends a special thank you to Coach Ash, Coach Sydney and Mrs. Christina for always being there for her.

Help us celebrate Kennedi Guidry and the ACA Class of 2027! 💙📣

09/09/2026

🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT | GAVIN CORMIER 🏈

As we celebrate the Class of 2027, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on ACA Defender Gavin Cormier, a senior at Summit Christian Academy!

After graduation, Gavin plans to attend college to continue his education, with an interest in finance, while also pursuing a trade as a backup. When he isn’t on the football field, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching football, fishing, and hunting.

Gavin says his favorite part of being an ACA Defender has been being part of a team, feeling like he belongs, and having fun.

When asked what he hopes his teammates remember about him, Gavin said he hopes they remember his support, his good energy, and how he celebrated everyone’s wins.

💬 Gavin’s advice to the younger Defenders:
“Have fun. Enjoy it while it lasts & soak in every moment, win or lose!”

Help us celebrate Gavin Cormier and the ACA Class of 2027! 💜🏈