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Airline moves to top of Shreveport-Bossier area’s Week 2 Top 10 high school football poll

jimmy watson, shreveport times
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Here's a look at the Week 2 top 10 high school football teams in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, as ranked by the USA Today Sports Network, after votes by area coaches and reviewing power ratings.

With Ruston getting knocked off in their opener by Warren Easton for a second consecutive season, Airline moves into the top spot after outlasting North DeSoto 53-42 Friday night.

Here are our picks after one week of play:

  1. Airline (1-0) – The Vikings overcame a slow start against North DeSoto, scoring 33 points in the third quarter thanks to two interceptions by Jayden Gladney. The Farmers always present a formidable force. Last week: No. 2; This week: vs. Union Parish (1-0)

2. Calvary (1-0) – Abram Wardell and company posted 425 yards against Class 1A Logansport, but the going will be tougher this week against 5A Captain Shreve. Last week: No. 3; This week: at Captain Shreve (1-0)

3. Captain Shreve (1-0) – Shreve started slowly against Loyola, but the Gators found their footing after intermission. A slow start against the Cavaliers could be disastrous. Last week: No. 4; This week: vs. Calvary (1-0)

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4. Ruston (0-1) – The Bearcats had their chances to defeat Warren Easton in their rematch from 2022 but couldn’t close the deal. The schedule doesn’t get any easier this week with a road trip to New Orleans. Last week: No. 1; This week: at Jesuit (1-0)

5. Parkway (1-0) – The Panthers found themselves in a testy battle with Minden in Week 1, but Antonio Gladney’s 272 rushing yards and three TDs provided the difference. Last week: No. 5; This week: vs. Red River (0-1)

6. North DeSoto (0-1) – The Griffins are seeking to rebound from Friday’s high-scoring loss to Airline, but they’ll have to do it against a team that’s scored 146 points in two games. Last week: No. 6; This week: vs. Center, Texas (2-0)

7. Evangel (0-1) – The Eagles came within a two-point conversion of knocking off Neville on the road in Week 1. They shouldn’t need a conversion to get past the Wolverines at Rodney Duron Stadium. Last week: No. 7; This week: vs. Mansfield (0-1)

Airline gets the ball in the end zone despite North DeSoto's defense Friday evening September 1, 2023 at Airline High School
Airline gets the ball in the end zone despite North DeSoto's defense Friday evening September 1, 2023 at Airline High School

8. Natchitoches Central (1-0) – NCHS started the Jess Curtis era off on the right foot with a win against Woodlawn last week, but the competition gets tougher this week. Last week: No. 10; This week: vs. Opelousas (0-1)

9. Byrd (0-1) – The Jackets couldn’t find the winning touch on the road in Texarkana last week, but they’ll need to get back on the winning track this week at home. Last week: No. 8; This week: vs. Huntington (1-0)

10. Huntington (1-0) – The Raiders got four TD passes from LJ White in a win over Mansfield. White and company will need to be at their best to top Byrd. Last week: No. 9; This week: vs Mansfield (0-0)

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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