Woodlawn, NCHS notch inaugural 2026 wins before Halloween
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We’re pretty sure some things happened about Northwest Louisiana football fields during the ninth week of action that no one saw coming.
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For two, previously winless Woodlawn and Natchitoches Central notched their first victories of the season. Evangel quarterback Peyton Houston, who was slated to sit out this week with a shoulder injury, played and led his Eagles to a win. North DeSoto running back/safety Hayden Bell was sidelined with a minor injury as was BTW quarterback Devion Stewart – two key players possibly missing a game or two.
Here’s a look at the Friday contests:
Woodlawn 22, Bossier 6: The Knights (1-8) took advantage of the Bearkats (2-6) being beset with injuries at the quarterback position to get the win.
“I’m so excited for the kids,” first-year coach Lavelle Wilson Jr. said. “It’s all about them and how hard they’ve been working.”
The Knights led 9-0 at the break after getting a safety and TD reception by Demarlin Harris. Connor Presley scored twice in the second half to seal the game.
Natchitoches Central 27, Haughton 14: The Chiefs (1-8) knocked the Buccaneers (8-1) from the unbeaten ranks with the win in Natchitoches. Kaden Kuykendall, Ronald Bolton, Blessed Brown and Derrick Beaudion scored for NCHS with Beaudion scoring on a 55-yard interception return.
“I’m proud for our players and coaches,” Coach Brad Laird said. “They stayed with the process, kept showing up and kept working.”
Haughton got a rushing TD by Nolan Simmons and a Taylor Weathersby to Ethan Johnson TD pass.
North DeSoto 35, BTW 20: Mason Smith completed 20 of 29 passes for 196 yards and a TD, while Steven Sims ran 26 times for 196 yards and 2 TDs for the Griffins (9-0) versus the Lions (6-3). Braylon Moore turned in 9 catches for 135 yards. The Griffins captured the District 1-4A title with the win.
Huntington 32, Benton 6: The Raiders (3-6) had an easy time with the Tigers (4-5) on the road. Jakorion Spencer scored twice on runs, while MJ Greene, Audacious Johnson and Darius Truvillion added scores.
Parkway 49, Byrd 35: Bryston McCoy passed for 306 yards and 3 TDs and Damien Dacaldacal rushed for 125 yards and two scores for the Panthers (5-4). Gary Burney caught 7 passes for 163 yards and two scores. For Byrd (1-8), Christian Maxie rushed 29 times for 264 yards and two scores while Collin Deere added 120 yards and two more scores.
Loyola 47, North Webster 0: The Flyers (6-3) won easily behind Bryce Restovich, who completed 20 of 25 passes for 232 yards and 3 TDs while JT Taylor rushed for 118 yards and a TD. Ty Walsworth returned a punt 75 yards for a score against the Knights (3-6).
Homer 68, Plain Dealing 0: Karson Crew returned a Lions’ fumble for a TD and Georgerick Colman added a pick-6 as the defense took shape for the Pelicans (4-5) against the Lions (1-8). Jerzyion Levingston and Antonio Casey scored twice apiece for Homer.
Lakeside 48, Red River 18: Malik Thorn rushed 25 times for 235 yards and 5 TDs for the Warriors (6-3) against the Bulldogs (1-8). James Roberson and Brandon Jackson also scored TDs for coach John Ware.
Haynesville 29, Cedar Creek 20: Moise Critton rushed for 92 yards and 2 TDs to lead the Tors (7-1) past the previously undefeated Cougars (8-1).
Ruston 49, Pineville 14: Sam Hartwell completed 9 of 11 passes for 201 yards and 3 TDs for the Bearcats (7-2) versus Pineville (1-9). Kohl Gray added a pair of rushing TDs for Ruston.
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Additional scores:
North Caddo (2-6) vs. Green Oaks (7-1): The Giants won 46-0.
Magnolia Charter (0-9) at Calvary (8-1): The Cavaliers won 56-0.
Mansfield (8-1) at Many (2-7): The Wolverines won 50-21.
Logansport (8-1) at Montgomery (4-5): Logansport won 65-22.
Jennings (7-2) at Winnfield (5-4): Jennings won 42-8.
Lakeview (2-7) at Jonesboro-Hodge (7-2) – J-Hodge won 52-0.
OPEN – Captain Shreve (4-4), Minden (6-2), Arcadia (0-8)
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