Shreveport, Louisiana, October 21, 2025
News Summary
Jayden Carter from Southwood High School has won the Times football Athlete of the Week poll for Week 6, amassing 14,057 votes. Competing against 14 other athletes in North Louisiana, he secured 26% of the total votes. As a reward, Carter will receive a sports backpack, a gift card from Raising Cane’s, and other promotional items. His coach lauded his leadership skills, while other nominees included Dalen Powell and Justin ‘Champ’ Thomas. This poll highlights the competitive spirit among high school athletes in the region.
Shreveport, Louisiana — Jayden Carter of Southwood High School has emerged as the winner of the Times football Athlete of the Week poll for Week 6, receiving an impressive 14,057 votes from supporters. This achievement comes as part of a sponsored event involving Raising Cane’s, Cosse and Silmon Orthodontics, and the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission.
Carter, competing against 14 other athletes from North Louisiana football teams, garnered 26% of the total 54,131 votes cast in the poll. His closest rival, Kaleb Law from Captain Shreve, finished in second place with 10,750 votes, accounting for 20% of the total vote share.
As the winner of this week’s poll, Jayden Carter will receive a sports backpack, a boxed lunch gift card from Raising Cane’s, and promotional items from the sponsoring organizations. Southwood’s coach, DeAumante Johnson, has praised Carter for his intelligence both academically and athletically, likening his leadership and demeanor to that of NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Carter is currently a junior, and his coaches are enthusiastic about his continued development on the field. Other notable nominees in the Week 6 poll included Dalen Powell from Ruston, Javontaye Dean from Green Oaks, and Justin “Champ” Thomas from Northwood among others.
This event is a weekly highlight for high school athletes in North Louisiana, allowing fans to participate by voting for their favorite players. Past winners of the Athlete of the Week honor have included Osborne Demery (Week 5) and Braelyn Latin (Week 4), illustrating a competitive field of talent throughout the season.
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Vote Distribution Overview
| Player | Votes | Vote Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jayden Carter (Southwood) | 14,057 | 26% |
| Kaleb Law (Captain Shreve) | 10,750 | 20% |
| Dalen Powell (Ruston) | [Votes Not Specified] | [Percentage Not Specified] |
| Javontaye Dean (Green Oaks) | [Votes Not Specified] | [Percentage Not Specified] |
| Justin “Champ” Thomas (Northwood) | [Votes Not Specified] | [Percentage Not Specified] |
FAQ
Who won the Times football Athlete of the Week poll for Week 6?
Jayden Carter of Southwood won the Times football Athlete of the Week poll for Week 6 with 14,057 votes.
How many total votes were cast in the poll?
A total of 54,131 votes were cast in the poll.
What will Jayden Carter receive for winning the poll?
Carter will receive a sports backpack, a Raising Cane’s boxed lunch gift card, and promotional items from the sponsors.
Who finished second in the poll?
Kaleb Law from Captain Shreve finished second with 10,750 votes.
Who are some of the other nominees for Week 6?
Other nominees included Dalen Powell (Ruston), Javontaye Dean (Green Oaks), and Justin “Champ” Thomas (Northwood).
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