Elite 11 New Orleans: Alpha Dog & E11 Finals Invites

Top high school quarterbacks compete for spots at prestigious Elite 11 Finals

Mar. 21, 2026 at 10:53pm

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The Elite 11 quarterback competition held in New Orleans has concluded, with the top performers earning invitations to the prestigious Elite 11 Finals event. Standout high school quarterbacks Elijah Haven and Peyton Houston were among those selected to advance to the next stage of the competition.

Why it matters

The Elite 11 is one of the most prestigious high school quarterback showcases, with many of the nation's top signal-callers competing for a chance to be named one of the Elite 11 finalists. Earning an invite to the Finals is a major accomplishment that can boost a player's college recruiting profile and exposure.

The details

At the New Orleans regional event, top performers were named "Alpha Dogs" and earned automatic invitations to the Elite 11 Finals. Elijah Haven and Peyton Houston were two of the quarterbacks who impressed scouts and coaches enough to receive these highly coveted invites.

  • The Elite 11 New Orleans regional event took place on March 21, 2026.

The players

Elijah Haven

A highly touted high school quarterback who earned an invitation to the prestigious Elite 11 Finals after a standout performance at the New Orleans regional event.

Peyton Houston

Another top high school quarterback who was selected to advance to the Elite 11 Finals following his strong showing at the New Orleans competition.

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What they’re saying

“These young men have really distinguished themselves and earned the right to compete at the highest level of high school quarterback showcases.”

— Tom Loy, 247Sports Analyst

“The competition was fierce, but Elijah and Peyton proved they have what it takes to be among the Elite 11 finalists.”

— Andrew Ivins, 247Sports Analyst

What’s next

The Elite 11 Finals will take place in the coming months, where the top high school quarterbacks in the country will compete for the prestigious Elite 11 title.

The takeaway

The Elite 11 quarterback competition continues to be one of the most important showcases for high school signal-callers, with the New Orleans regional event identifying two more top prospects who will now have the opportunity to compete at the Elite 11 Finals.