September 20, 2025

Stephen Dennis Named Head Football Coach at Benton High School

Benton, LA, September 20, 2025

News Summary

Benton High School has appointed Stephen Dennis as its new head football coach starting in 2025. Dennis, who returns to Bossier Parish Schools, has 17 years of coaching experience, including a successful eight-year tenure at Huntington High. He aims to build a competitive culture and foster relationships with student-athletes as he takes over the program from Reynolds Moore.

Benton, Louisiana – Starting in 2025, Stephen Dennis will become the head football coach at Benton High School. The announcement was made on Tuesday, December 17, by Benton High School Principal Whitney Clark. Dennis is returning to Bossier Parish Schools, where his coaching career began and where he has accumulated a total of 17 years of coaching experience.

Before taking on his new role at Benton High, Dennis served as the head coach at Huntington High in Shreveport for the past eight years. During his tenure, he achieved a commendable record of 44-42 and guided his team to six consecutive playoff appearances. His final season at Huntington ended with a 6-6 record and a playoff loss to Edna Karr, who went on to become the eventual state champion. This past season, the Raiders finished with a solid 5-3 record in District 1-5A, showing competitiveness after moving up from Class 4A.

Principal Whitney Clark noted that Dennis brings a wealth of experience and is dedicated to making a positive impact on his student-athletes’ lives. Dennis has also coached at Parkway High, Louisiana Christian University, and Northwood High School prior to his time at Huntington. He emphasized the importance of fostering relationships with players and creating a positive, competitive culture at Benton.

Stephen Dennis will take over the program from Reynolds Moore, who stepped down after 12 successful seasons as head coach and athletic director at Benton High, finishing with a commendable record of 83-54. Last season, the Benton football team faced challenges, ending with a disappointing 1-9 record under Moore’s leadership.

In addition to his professional coaching commitments, Dennis expressed enthusiasm about working closely with his children, who currently attend Bossier Parish schools, and the opportunity to coach within the same community. He highlighted the Benton community’s historical support for its football team and its commitment to excellence. Dennis’s transition to Benton High marks an exciting new chapter in his coaching career, as he aims to continue the tradition of success at the school.

Coaching Career Overview

Current Position: Head Football Coach at Benton High School (Starting in 2025)
Previous Position: Head Football Coach at Huntington High (8 years)
Total Coaching Experience: 17 years
Other Coaching Positions: Parkway High, Louisiana Christian University, Northwood High School

Recent Performance Stats

Huntington High Record: 44-42 over 8 years
Final Season Record (Huntington): 6-6
Playoff Appearances: 6 consecutive seasons at Huntington
Benton High Last Season Record: 1-9

Key Transition Information

Successor to: Reynolds Moore (12 seasons at Benton)
Previous Record of Moore: 83-54

Benton Community Impact

As Dennis prepares to make this transition, he underscores the significance of community support and involvement in creating a successful program. He aims to build lasting relationships with players and instill a culture of achievement and excellence within the Benton football team.

FAQ Section

Who is the new head football coach at Benton High School?

Starting in 2025, Stephen Dennis will become the head football coach at Benton High School.

What is Stephen Dennis’s coaching experience?

Dennis has a total of 17 years of coaching experience and previously served as the head football coach at Huntington High for eight years.

What was the performance of the Huntington football team under Dennis?

During his eight-year tenure, Dennis led the team to a record of 44-42 and made six consecutive playoff appearances.

What was Benton High School’s record last season?

Benton High football had a challenging 1-9 record last season under previous coach Reynolds Moore.

Coaching Career Comparison

Coach	Tenure (Years)	Record	Playoff Appearances
Stephen Dennis (Huntington)	8	44-42	6
Reynolds Moore (Benton)	12	83-54	N/A

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