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High school volleyball: Haughton falls in first round of playoffs; Benton plays Thursday

The Haughton Lady Bucs fell to No. 2 seed Mandeville three sets to none in the first round of the Division I playoffs Tuesday in Mandeville. The No. 31 seed Lady Bucs finished 17-8. Haughton made its first playoff appearance as a member of Division I. Benton, the No. 5...

Haughton, LA · 8d
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High school football: Benton rolls past Southwood in regular-season finale

The Benton Tigers closed the regular season with a 48-14 victory over the Southwood Cowboys Friday night at Newman-Mason Field at Tiger Stadium. Benton improved to 5-5, an increase of three wins in Stephen Dennis’ second year as head coach. Southwood finished 1-9. Benton was No. 29 in the...

Benton, LA · 6d
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Top Shreveport-Bossier high football games in Week 10 predictions

Here's a look at some of the action set to take place involving teams in the Shreveport-Bossier City area on the 10th and final regular season weekend of the 2026 LHSAA high school football season . Also included is our forecast of which 10 teams are likely to triumph in several battles expected to be highly contested. All games at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Thursday, Nov. 5 North DeSoto (9-0) at Bossier (2-6) Note: Both teams have endured far too many injuries of late, but the Griffins have more depth and are priming for the playoffs ahead. Even without Hayden Bell in the lineup, the Griffins win. Watson’s prediction: North DeSoto 45, Bossier 14 Green Oaks (7-1) at Calvary (8-1) Note: The Giants could make a huge statement with a win here, but the Cavaliers know what to do this time of year. Giants keep it close, but Cavs use their firepower to pull it out. Watson’s prediction: Calvary 42, Green Oaks 35 SUPER DOGS: Here’s your week 9 Northwest La. superlative football performances FULL SLATE: Here’s the 2026 Week 10 schedule for Shreveport area football teams Friday, Nov 6 Natchitoches Central (1-8) vs. Huntington (3-6) Where: Indy Stadium

Bossier City, LA · 9d

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DeSoto Parish Schools announces 2026-2027 district students of the year

DESOTO PARISH, La. — DeSoto Parish Schools is celebrating three outstanding students who have been selected as the district’s 2026-2027 Students of the Year, recognizing their academic achievements, leadership, and commitment to making a positive difference in their schools and communities. The district announced the honorees as part...

Mansfield, LA · 9d
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Mansfield Wolverines claim second consecutive undefeated district championship

MANSFIELD, La. – The Mansfield High School Wolverines have once again proven their dominance on the football field, capturing their second consecutive undefeated Division III-AA District Championship. The back-to-back district titles mark another significant achievement for the Wolverines football program, reflecting the team’s continued success, determination and commitment to...

Mansfield, LA · 9d

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High school boys cross country: Parkway wins third straight Region 1-I title; Robin wins third individual title in a row

Led by individual champion Brennan Robin, Parkway won the boys team title in the Region I, Division I cross country meet for the third straight year Thursday morning at the South Bossier Recreational Complex. Parkway scored 44 points. Lafayette was second with 67 and Ruston third with 91. Benton was...

Bossier City, LA · 7d

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Benton, Loyola volleyball score first-round victories in straight sets, Calvary falls in 2nd round

BENTON -- Benton High School survived a testy first set and eventually swept Central-Baton Rouge (25-23, 25-13, 25-20) in the first round of the LHSAA Division I volleyball playoffs Thursday. The sixth-seeded Lady Tigers will host No. 11 Ponchatoula on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. The winner will earn a spot...

Benton, LA · 7d

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Dak Prescott gave Haughton High School more than $1.1 million to rebuild its weight room and add a new scoreboard

Dak Prescott invested more than $1 million in the high school where his football journey began.

Haughton, LA · 10d

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Blanchard Elementary Students Stay Put As Donnie Bickham Move Shifts To August 2027

Blanchard Elementary families get more time: the move to Donnie Bickham's new wing slides to August 2027, so kids finish the year where they started.

Shreveport, LA · 7d

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High school girls basketball: Plain Dealing Star Jakayla Douglas signs with Three Rivers (Missouri) College

Plain Dealing senior Jakayla Douglas signed with Three Rivers College during a ceremony in the Plain Dealing gym Wednesday afternoon. Three Rivers is a two-year college in Popular Bluff, Mo. The Lady Raiders play in the NJCAA Tegion 16’s Missouri Community College Athletic Conference. Three Rivers has made it...

Plain Dealing, LA · 8d

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DeSoto Parish football teams sweep week eight as North DeSoto, Mansfield and Logansport claim victories

It was a perfect Friday night for DeSoto Parish high school football as North DeSoto, Mansfield, and Logansport each secured victories during Week Nine of the 2026 season on October 30. The North DeSoto Griffins remained undefeated with a 35-20 victory over Booker T. Washington, the Mansfield Wolverines rolled past...

Logansport, LA · 9d

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BPCC awarded nearly $800,000 to expand rural healthcare workforce training

Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) has been approved for $799,400 through the Louisiana Department of Health’s Rural Hero program to expand healthcare education and workforce training in northwest Louisiana. The funding supports BPCC’s Regional Rural Healthcare Workforce Expansion Initiative, focusing on LPN-to-RN, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Paramedic programs.

Bossier City, LA · 9d

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High school volleyball: PCA’s historic season ends in first round of playoffs

The Providence Classical Academy Knights lost in the first round of the Division V playoffs Tuesday night at PCA but that doesn’t take away from an historic season. PCA, the No. 12 seed, fell to No. 21 Vermilion Catholic three sets to none. The first two sets were tight with VC winning both 25-20. The Eagles took the third 25-14.

Bossier City, LA · 9d

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Emmy Award-winning actress named Grambling State University Fall 2026 Commencement speaker

GRAMBLING, La. (KNOE) - Grambling State University has announced their commencement speaker for its Fall 2026 Commencement. School officials say Emmy Award-winning actress, director, singer and author Jasmine Guy will speak at their commencement on Friday, December 4. “I grew up in the shadow of Morehouse College and have admired...

Grambling, LA · 9d

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Haynesville High School seniors explore college and career opportunities during campus visits

Seniors at Haynesville Junior/Senior High School recently had the opportunity to explore their futures beyond high school through educational visits to the Southern University Aerospace and Aviation Center and Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC). The visits provided students with firsthand exposure to educational pathways, career possibilities and opportunities available to...

Haynesville, LA · 9d

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Winnfield welcomes Mansfield in defacto district title game

WINNFIELD – A true district title game, and a playoff measuring stick. That’s what’s on the line when Winnfield welcomes in defending district champion Mansfield on Friday. The Wolverines (8-1, 3-0 District 4-2A) are just an overtime loss to Joaquin (Texas) from being undefeated. Winnfield (5-4, 2-1)...

Winnfield, LA · 9d

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Claiborne Parish Football: Haynesville extends winning streak, Homer dominates in week nine

CLAIBORNE PARISH, La. — Claiborne Parish high school football teams delivered impressive performances Friday night, October 30, as the Haynesville Golden Tornado and Homer Pelicans secured victories during Week Nine of the 2026 season. Haynesville continued its winning streak with a 29-20 victory over previously unbeaten Cedar Creek, while...

Claiborne Parish, LA · 9d

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Chiefs shock previously unbeaten Bucs on Senior Night; JHHS overwhelms visiting Lakeview

Natchitoches Central stunned previously unbeaten Haughton at Turpin Stadium Friday night, winning their District 1-5A football contest 27-14, giving the Chiefs their first victory of the season in commanding style. NCHS led 14-0 at halftime and 27-7 in the fourth quarter. Haughton came in averaging 47 points per game in...

Natchitoches, LA · 11d

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High school students to serve as election workers in Caddo Parish

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Voters heading to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3 may notice some fresh faces assisting at local voting precincts across Caddo Parish. Election crews spent Monday delivering and testing voting machines at polling sites throughout the area to ensure all locations are fully prepared to open on time at 6 a.m.

Caddo Parish, LA · 10d

Shreveport Times | The Times

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Here’s the 2026 Week 10 schedule for Shreveport area football teams

The 10th weekend of the 2026 Louisiana high school football regular season is here with a number of key games on tap involving top performers like Huntington’s AJ Johnson, Benton’s Malachi Ziegler and Loyola’s Bryce Restovich all playing at home. You’ll want to check out the Evangel at Haughton and Captain Shreve versus Byrd games to see a couple of interesting matchups. All games at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The playing dates for some matchups could be altered due to a shortage of officials. Thursday, Nov. 5 North DeSoto (9-0) at Bossier (2-6) Green Oaks (7-1) at Calvary (8-1) BEST GAME: Evangel hangs on to win ‘phenomenal’ football game vs. Airline BEST PERFORMANCES: Here’s your week 9 Northwest La. superlative football performances Friday, Nov 6 Natchitoches Central (1-8) vs. Huntington (3-6), Indy Stadium Evangel (5-4) at Haughton (8-1) Captain Shreve (4-4) vs. Byrd (1-8) Southwood (1-8) at Benton (4-5) Parkway (5-4) at Airline (6-3) Ruston (7-2) at West Monroe (6-3) Homer (4-5) at North Caddo (2-6) Woodlawn (1-8) at Northwood (5-4) Booker T. Washington (6-3) at Minden (6-2) Red River (1-8) at Loyola (6-3) Magnolia Charter (0-9) at Plain Dealing (1-8) Mansfield (8-1) at Winnfield (5-4) Jonesboro-Hodge (7-2) at

Shreveport, LA · 11d