Roundups: Haughton, Ruston, North Webster, Calvary among Friday night winners
For a second consecutive weekend, Natchitoches Central lost a tight ball game after falling 36-35 Friday night to Haughton in NSU’s Turpin Stadium, which will go unused for the remainder of the season.
The Buccaneers (4-5, 2-4) received two touchdowns each from Christian Turner and Jalen Lewis to ease past NCHS (2-7, 1-5) in their first season under Jess Curtis. Austin Thomas scored on a pick-6 for the Bucs.
Owen Smith tossed three TDs for Natchitoches-Central including two to Nahiem Helaire and one to Dillion Braxton, while Zion Thompson added two rushing TDs. NCHS lost 27-26 to Parkway last week in Turpin Stadium.
Ruston 49, Ouachita Parish 7: The Bearcats (9-0, 4-0) protected their No. 1 power ranking with a win over the Lions (2-7, 1-3). Jordan Hayes had 11 carries for 137 yards and three rushing TDs for Ruston, while Josh Brantley and Lander Smith added scores. Zhy Scott caught a TD pass from Brantley and Zander Hayes contributed a pick-6.
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Northwood 48, Woodlawn 18: The Falcons (5-4, 5-1) topped the Knights (4-5, 2-4) behind three TD passes by Hutson Hearron, including two to Tucker McCabe. Jalil Wainwright, Kyran Jordan and John Sneed scored for the Falcons, while Christian Blackmon and Elijah Crawford returned blocked punts for scores. Quinton Wilson scored two TDs for Woodlawn and Isaiah Kennedy added a single score.
Huntington 34, Evangel 29: The Raiders (6-3, 4-2) edged the Eagles (5-4, 4-2) in the District 1-4A showdown. Jamarion Washington had three TDs for Huntington, while Michael Casey and Landon Gibbs added one each. Damari Drake had three rushing scores for the Eagles and Parker Fulghum was on the receiving end of a passing touchdown from Peyton Fulghum.
North Desoto 55, Bossier 8: The Griffins (8-1, 6-0) clinched at least a share of the District 1-4A title with a win over the Bearkats (1-8, 0-6). Luke Delafield was 7-for-7 for 234 yards and five TDs all in the first half. Cole Cory had 140 receiving yards and three scores, while Landry Wyatt and Tucker Brewster also had TD receptions. Senior linebacker BT McMillian chalked up a pick-6 for the Griffin defense.
North Webster 32, Bastrop 14: The Knights (5-4, 3-3) made a case for a first-round playoff spot with a win over the Rams (2-7, 1-5). Tutt McGlothan contributed two interception returns for scores, a rushing touchdown, and a 39-yard TD pass to Kemaurion Jefferson. Avante Curry also gave the defense a third touchdown with a scoop and score.
Calvary 52, Lakeside 0: The Cavaliers (9-0, 4-0) remained undefeated and claimed a share of the District 1-2A title with a shutout of the Warriors (3-6, 0-4). Abram Wardell threw five TD passes with Aubrey Hermes, Jay Simon, James Simon, Chris Jackson and Kolby Thomas catching one each. Wardell and Chaz Whitaker added rushing TDs.
Loyola 57, North Caddo 38: The Flyers (4-4, 3-1) won a shootout with the Titans (2-7, 1-3). Patrick Gosslee collected five rushing TDs for Loyola, while Reagan Coyle had a receiving and rushing score. Evan Lirette nailed all seven of his PATs.
D'Arbonne Woods 42, Green Oaks 16: Despite Stedravious Brikser scoring two TDs for the Giants (2-7, 1-3), they came up short against the Timberwolves (8-1, 3-1).
Jonesboro-Hodge 34, Lakeview 22: The Tigers (3-6, 1-3) snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over the Gators (3-6, 0-4) in Campti. Damarious Burns and Chance Leonard scored two touchdowns each for the Tigers and Symeon Malone scored once.
Homer 38, Glenbrook 28: The Pelicans (7-2, 5-0) are setup for the Claiborne Parish Super Bowl next week against Haynesville with a District 1-1A title on the line. The Pelicans ended Glenbrook’s (7-2, 4-2) regular season with a loss. Zyan Warren threw three TDs for Homer with Ole Miss commit Katrevick Banks catching two of the TD passes. Spencer Dunn and Jaumarion Pickens added Homer scores.
Thursday games
Captain Shreve makes history with win
Captain Shreve quarterback Quortni Beaner ran for four scores in the rain in lifting the Gators to the District 1-5A title with a 65-33 victory over Benton on Thursday night at Northwood’s Jerry Burton Memorial Stadium.
The Gators (8-1, 6-0) win the first outright District 1-5A title in school history despite what happens next week in their matchup with Haughton. Shreve won the District 1-4A title in 2005. The 65 points was the most scored in school history.
Shreve scored eight rushing TDs in piling up 440 rushing yards. Kicker John Chance nailed a school record eight PAT attempts along with a 47-yard field goal.
Holding onto a 4-point second half lead, Beaner found Jordan Wiggins for a 59-yard TD pass, then ran for scores from 4 and 17 yards out to build a 51-33 lead with about nine minutes remaining.
Shreve’s Javen Thomas and Antonio Thornton scored late to seal the win.
The Tigers (4-5, 3-3) likely needed to defeat Shreve and win next week to make the playoffs. Benton quarterback Jeff King tossed four TD passes to Trey Smith, including a 17-yarder in the second half. Benton started the season 0-3 but rebounded for a solid season.
Logansport 20, St. Mary's 3: A strong defensive effort allowed Logansport (8-1, 3-0) to stake their claim on the District 3-1A title with the win over the Tigers (6-2, 2-1).
Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.
Shawn White contributed to this report
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