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Shreveport Times | The Times

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Byrd parts ways with football coach Stacy Ballew after 6 seasons

Following one of the most disappointing seasons in school history, Byrd High principal Jana Panos announced the removal of football coach Stacy Ballew on Thursday afternoon. The Jackets recently concluded a 1-9 season that included a 48-21 loss to archrival Captain Shreve in the 2026 season finale. Ballew was 33-34 (.492) in six seasons after taking over for longtime coach Mike Suggs, whom he had served as an assistant coach. He spent more than two decades at Byrd. “Coach Stacy Ballew, a Byrd graduate who has served this school for 20-plus years as a player, assistant coach and head coach,” said Panos, who took over as school principal this fall, in a release. “This decision is not a reflection of his character or effort. It is about the direction of the program. We will move quickly to post the position, and I am committed to conducting a comprehensive search for Byrd’s next head football coach.” GATOR POWER: Captain Shreve’s Gabe Lockett dials in dominating runs against Byrd The release from the school said the school "will begin the process of identifying candidates to lead the program with a focus on building on Byrd’s longstanding football tradition while establishing a vision

Shreveport, LA · 2d

easttexastoday.com

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WATCH LIVE: East Texas High School Football Playoffs – November 12–13

The road to a state championship begins this week as four East Texas high school football teams take the field in the opening round of the 2026 UIL Football Playoffs. Carthage, Tatum, Tenaha and Beckville will all be in action Thursday and Friday nights. Fans unable to attend the games...

Texas · 3d

hopeprescott.com

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Former UAHT Chancellor Dr. Christine Holt-McDonald named Chancellor-Designate for California system

FRESNO, CA – The State Center Community College District Board of Trustees has formally introduced Chancellor-Designate Dr. Christine Holt-McDonald, who was appointed by the Board of Trustees and will officially assume the role of Chancellor on January 1, 2027. Dr. Holt-McDonald was previously the Chancellor of the University of...

Fresno, CA · 2d
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ON TO ROUND TWO (NOT a surprise): Carthage de-claws Ford’s Panthers, will meet Glen Rose in area round

LINDALE – It’s been about 20 years since Scott Surratt accepted the position as head football coach and athletic director at Carthage High School. Has there ever been a better 20-year tenure in Texas high school history? Heck, has there ever been a better 20-year tenure in high school history, period?

Lindale, TX · 2d
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Gladewater’s season ends vs. Malakoff

TYLER – Malakoff has long been known as one of the state’s best small-school football programs. The Tigers cemented that reputation again here at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium on Thursday night. Malakoff ran its 2026 season record to 11-0 with a 55-14 win over the Gladewater...

Gladewater, TX · 1d

KLTV

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Longview beats Rowlett 42-20 in first round of playoffs

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Longview Lobos defeated the Rowlett Eagles 42-20 in the first round of the playoffs, giving Coach John King his 250th win. Rowlett scored first on a touchdown pass from quarterback Sam Lorea to wide receiver Micah Pearson. The extra point gave the Eagles a 7-0 lead.

Longview, TX · 1d

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Three Area Teams Advance in Texas High School Football Playoffs; Tenaha Falls in Heartbreaker

The opening round of the 2026 Texas high school football playoffs brought plenty of excitement to East Texas, with three area teams advancing to the Area Round while a fourth saw its season come to a heartbreaking end. The Carthage Bulldogs, Beckville Bearcats, and Tatum Eagles kept their championship hopes...

Carthage, TX · 1d

KETK / FOX51 News

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Tatum Eagles advance to area round with win over Winnsboro

MINEOLA, Texas (KETK)– The Tatum Eagles are advancing to the next round of the playoffs after defeating the Winnsboro Red Raiders on Thursday Final Score: Tatum 41- Winnsboro 39 With the win, the Eagles will be advancing to the area round, which will kick off next week. Meanwhile, the Red Raiders complete their season with […]

Winnsboro, TX · 2d

KSLA

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Southwood High School lockdown lifted after science project conversation mistaken for threat

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Southwood High School is no longer on lockdown after a science project was confused for a bomb threat on Nov. 13. Sources initially told KSLA that Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were investigating a bomb threat after a suspicious call came into the school around 11:45 a.m.

Shreveport, LA · 1d

KSLA

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Tailgate Time: Parkway vs. Haughton

KSLA's Sports Director Chris Demirdjian is at Haughton High School, where they will face off against Parkway in round one of playoffs.

Haughton, LA · 1d

lincolnparishjournal.com

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Panthers already looking toward future

The 24th-seeded Lincoln Preparatory School football team knew it was facing a tough challenge playing District 1-1A and cross-parish foe ninth-seeded Cedar Creek on the road, especially coming only days after falling to the Cougars in the regular-season finale. So the run-oriented Panthers changed things up to open Friday night’s...

Lincoln Parish, LA · 23h

Shreveport Times | The Times

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Here’s your week 11 Northwest La. superlative football performances

The 2026 Louisiana high school football playoffs began Friday, Nov. 13, with a number of superlative performances by area athletes. Here’s a look at how some of our best showed out. Slade Alexander, Evangel: Alexander had a pick-6 in a win. Brett Bell, Cedar Creek: Bell ran for 2 TDs and passed for a third in a win. Carter Bobbitt, Captain Shreve: Bobbitt drilled a game-winning field goal from 21 yards with 47 seconds remaining. Seth Collins, Evangel: Collins had a pick-6 in a win. Brandon Craig, Haughton: Craig ran for 6 TDs in a win. PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Captain Shreve, Evangel, BTW, Homer lead Shreveport area's LHSAA playoff winners HAUGHTON WINS: Haughton football gets multiple TDs from Brandon Craig to slip past Parkway Peyton “Pop” Houston, Evangel: Houston tossed 4 TD passes in a win. Tony Johnson, Green Oaks: Johnson scored twice in a playoff win. Kaleb Law, Captain Shreve: Law hauled in 8 passes for 80 yards and a score in a win. Jerzyion Levingston, Homer: Levingston scored twice in a playoff win. Bryston McCoy, Parkway: McCoy passed for 6 TDs and rushed for another in a loss. Maddox Parrott, Captain Shreve: Parrott completed 18-of-24 passes for 209 yards

Shreveport, LA · 15h

shreveportbossieradvocate.com

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Week 11 Live! Scores/notes from Shreveport-area high school football playoff games

CS - Kaleb Law 9-yard pass from Maddox Parrott, 5:50 1st quarter. CS - Gavin Reynolds 12-yard pass from Parrott, 10:32 2nd quarter. CS - Ce'Miyea Williams 11-yard pass from Parrott, 1:29 2nd quarter. CAPTAIN SHREVE 28, HAMMOND 14. HHS - Landon Terrell 74-yard pass from Louis, 8:15 3rd quarter.

Shreveport, LA · 1d

bossierpress.com

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Three School Leaders Advance as 2027-28 Principals of the Year

Being named Bossier Parish Principal of the Year is a huge honor and three school leaders. were surprised with that news today when Superintendent Jason Rowland showed up on. their doorsteps to congratulate them. Meet the 2027-28 Bossier Parish Principals of the Year. who now advance to the next level...

Bossier Parish, LA · 2d

KSLA

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Levy Street building fire, high school playoffs, weather, and more on News 12 Now @ 7 AM

Levy Street building fire in Shreveport, ArkLaTex high school playoffs, weather, and more on News 12 Now at 7 a.m.

Shreveport, LA · 1d

claiborneparishjournal.com

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Claiborne Parish football: Homer dominates regular-season finale, Haynesville prepares for playoffs as Claiborne Academy’s season ends

CLAIBORNE PARISH, La. – High school football teams across Claiborne Parish experienced a mixture of victories and setbacks Friday, November 6, as the 2026 regular season concluded and postseason competition continued. The Homer Pelicans delivered another impressive performance, defeating North Caddo 40–6 to extend their winning streak to four...

Claiborne Parish, LA · 3d

bossierpress.com

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LSUS named top online college in Louisiana in national ranking

LSU Shreveport is the top online college in Louisiana, according to rankings from Newsweek and Statista released Thursday. The rankings are based on an online survey of more than 9,000 U.S. residents who have used online learning services to obtain an academic degree or acquire knowledge and skills for their job.

Shreveport, LA · 2d

shreveportbossieradvocate.com

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Shreveport-area high school Class of 2027 signing day tracker

Several athletes from the Shreveport area will participate in athletics at the next level. Here is look at where the Class of 2027 is headed. Several interviews on 318preps.com can be accessed by clicking on the link in the athlete's name. Class of '27 athletic signing tracker. Benton. University of...

Shreveport, LA · 3d

desotoparishjournal.com

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Three DeSoto Parish football teams claim district championships as regular season ends

DeSoto Parish is celebrating a remarkable 2026 high school football season as all three parish programs—North DeSoto, Mansfield and Logansport—earned district championships and now turn their attention to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association playoffs. The final week of regular-season competition featured an undefeated finish for North DeSoto,...

Logansport, LA · 3d

KSLA

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LSU Health Shreveport gets record $44.3 million for research

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - LSU Health Shreveport received a record $44.3 million in external research funding during fiscal year 2026, the school announced. That is up nearly 71% from the $25.9 million it received the previous year. Dr. Oren Rom, the school’s assistant vice chancellor for research, said the total...

Shreveport, LA · 2d