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Top Shreveport-Bossier high school football games in Week 12 — and playoff
predictions





TOP SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAMES IN WEEK 12 — AND PLAYOFF
PREDICTIONS

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Jimmy Watson   Shreveport Times

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Evangel pulls out the playoff win over Captain Shreve in video highlights



Here's a look at some of the action set to take place featuring teams in the
Shreveport-Bossier City area in the second playoff weekend of the 2024 Louisiana
High School Athletic Association high school football season.



Also included is our forecast of which teams are likely to come out winners and
advancing to the quarterfinal round.


2024 LHSAA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS


NON-SELECT DIVISION I


10 DESTREHAN (8-3) AT 7 NORTHWOOD (9-1)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Note: Once the Kyron Johnson train gets rolling, there’s no stopping the
Falcons. He gets plenty of help from Duntavious Young, John Sneed and Tomarcus
Keith as Northwood rolls into the quarterfinals, albeit in a nail-biter.

Watson’s prediction: Northwood 38, Destrehan 37


14 ZACHARY (7-3) AT 3 RUSTON (8-2)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Note: The Bearcats have had a couple of slip-ups this fall, but when the proof
is on the line, Josh Brantley and company tend to shine. Look for coach Jerrod
Baugh’s team to come into the contest with all cylinders primed. Zachary has
scored 109 points in the last two games.



Watson’s prediction: Ruston 35, Zachary 33

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18 WESTGATE (8-2) AT 2 AIRLINE (10-0)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Note: The Tigers are better than their 18-seed, so the Vikings will get tested
on all fronts. This could be a very high-scoring game and has the potential to
be an upset. But no one has defeated the Vikings yet.

Watson’s prediction: Airline 48, Westgate 46


NON-SELECT DIVISION II


10 BELLE CHASSE (9-2) AT 7 NORTH DESOTO (8-2)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Note: The Cardinals posted 56 points last week, but the Griffins take a lot of
pride in their defense. There’s a couple of bangers over there who won’t let the
Cardinals anywhere near 56 points.



Watson’s prediction: North DeSoto 44, Belle Chasse 21


NON-SELECT DIVISION III


12 RED RIVER (7-4) AT 5 UNION PARISH (7-4)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Note: Identical records but worlds apart in playoff experience, the Farmers get
the edge here due to having been here and done this. The Bulldogs should put up
a good fight, but this might be the end of the road.

Watson’s prediction: Union Parish 35, Red River 28


11 LAKESIDE (9-2) AT 6 STERLINGTON (7-4)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Note: The Warriors, with new coach John Ware, have put together one of the best
seasons in school history, but playing the Panthers on the road and winning will
be no easy task. Strength of schedule plays a big part here and the Panthers
have it.

Watson’s prediction: Sterlington 40, Lakeside 30


14 MANSFIELD (6-4) AT 3 OAK GROVE (9-1)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Note: Fabulous season by the Wolverines ends on the road against a very, very
good Oak Grove team that posted 41 points on Calvary’s defense but still lost.

Watson’s prediction: Oak Grove 52, Mansfield 21


NON-SELECT DIVISION IV




16 MONTGOMERY (7-4) AT 1 HAYNESVILLE (10-0)

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Note: Would everyone who expected the Tors to be undefeated at this point,
please raise your hand. A well-rested Haynesville team keeps rolling into the
quarterfinals with an easy win.



Watson’s prediction: Haynesville 44, Montgomery 7


11 ELTON (8-3) AT 6 LOGANSPORT (8-2)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Note: Elton was lucky to move into the second-round last week, while the Tigers
destroyed Varnado. Look for a sold-out stadium to be very happy again this week.

Watson’s prediction: Logansport 48, Elton 14


SELECT DIVISION I


17 HUNTINGTON (5-5) AT 1 EDNA KARR (9-0)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Note: The Raiders showed they can go on the road and win last week to open the
playoffs, but the Cougars are a different animal. They’ve played perhaps the
best schedule in the state and won every game. Plus, they’re rested.

Watson’s prediction: Edna Karr 48, Huntington 38


10 C.E. BYRD (7-3) AT 7 ST. PAUL’S (9-1)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Note: The Jackets know how to win on the road in the playoffs, but the Wolves
had last week off and played a salty schedule. They picked up a forfeit win over
University Lab to erase a 29-12 loss on the field.

Watson’s prediction: St. Paul’s 38, Byrd 28


18 EVANGEL CHRISTIAN (5-5) AT 2 ALEXANDRIA (10-0)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Note: The Eagles believe they can win a state title and that’s half the battle.
But the Trojans will score more than 40 points, so Peyton Houston and company
will have to keep up.



Watson’s prediction: ASH 46, Evangel 42




SELECT DIVISION II


10 LOYOLA PREP (6-4) AT 7 LEESVILLE (8-2

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Note: The Wampus Cats are certainly beatable by the Flyers but their defense
will likely make a difference. If it was at Messmer, the Flyers would be
favored.

Watson’s prediction: Leesville 32, Loyola 28


SELECT DIVISION III


14 DE LA SALLE (6-5) AT 3 CALVARY BAPTIST (8-2)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Note: The Cavaliers versus the Cavaliers is a matchup that could produce some
interesting postseason fireworks. Calvary is rested and ready to explode, so the
visitors might not hang around long.

Watson’s prediction: Calvary 48, De La Salle 27


15 D’ARBONNE WOODS (7-3) AT 2 NEWMAN (8-0)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Note: The Timberwolves have had the kind of season to write home about, but it
ends on the road in New Orleans. At least the postgame meal should be a good
one.

Watson’s prediction: Newman 42, D’Arbonne Woods 21

Last week: 8-2 Last 9 weeks: 81-9 (90%) Season: 94-16 (85%)

Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at
jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.


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