A look back at last season’s District 7-5A standings, plus five players to watch and five things to know about the district before the 2025 prep football season begins.

LOOKING BACK

Chalmette

Last year: 9-4 overall (reached quarterfinals), 4-0 in district

Salmen

Last year: 5-6 (first round), 3-1

Fontainebleau

Last year: 3-7 (missed playoffs), 1-3

Slidell

Last year: 2-8 (missed playoffs), 1-3

Northshore

Last year: 1-9 (missed playoffs), 1-3

5 PLAYERS TO WATCH

TE Jeremiah Birdlow, Slidell, Sr.: The 6-foot-4, 235-pound all-district performer caught four touchdown passes last season and is among 10 starters returning on offense for the Tigers.

RB Jimmy Chanzy, Salmen, Sr.: The top returning rusher in St. Tammany Parish (1,164 yards, 12 touchdowns) began last season at linebacke

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