Bossier City, LA, October 4, 2025
News Summary
The Louisiana High School Athletic Association football season in the Shreveport-Bossier City area is in full swing, featuring highly anticipated matchups. Evangel goes head-to-head with Huntington while Airline seeks to recover from a loss against Captain Shreve. Parkway is set to face Byrd with significant scoring predictions. Additionally, the 72nd Annual High School Football Jamboree will take place at Airline High School, supporting local schools and scholarships, showcasing community engagement and enthusiasm for high school football.
Bossier City
The fifth weekend of the 2025 Louisiana High School Athletic Association football season promises dramatic matchups in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, with multiple games scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday at various locations. Enthusiastic fans are eagerly anticipating the outcomes of these highly contested games.
Upcoming Games and Predictions
Among the highlighted matches, Evangel will face off against Huntington at Indy Stadium, with predictions favoring Evangel at 44, Huntington at 40. Airline aims to bounce back after a previous loss and is predicted to narrowly defeat Captain Shreve with a score of 38 to 34.
Another exciting matchup includes Parkway against Byrd. Parkway, after a recent win, is expected to score significantly against Byrd, with a predicted outcome of 55 to 28. Natchitoches Central and Haughton will face each other in a tightly contested game, with predictions showing Natchitoches Central leading at 28 to 27.
Benton is on the hunt for their first win of the season after a strong second-half performance against Captain Shreve, with a prediction of Benton at 34, Leesville at 29. North DeSoto is coming off emotional victories and is strongly favored against BTW, with a predicted score of 48 to 17. Meanwhile, Loyola and Minden will battle it out, with predictions indicating Loyola holds a slight edge at 32 to 28.
Mansfield will rely on their key player, Terrell Pegues, as they face North Caddo, with predictions favoring Mansfield at 33 to 21. In another matchup, Northwood aims to turn their fortunes around against Woodlawn, predicted to win 40 to 20. The final anticipated game features Calvary expected to dominate Magnolia, with a prediction of 48 to 7.
Bossier High School Football Jamboree
In related events, the Bossier City Lions Club is set to host its 72nd Annual High School Football Jamboree at Airline High School on August 29, 2025. The gates open at 4:30 PM, with pregame festivities commencing at 5:15 PM and the first game kicking off at 5:45 PM. The scheduled matchups for the Jamboree include Parkway vs. Benton at 5:45 PM, Bossier vs. Plain Dealing at 7:15 PM, and Airline vs. Haughton at 8:45 PM.
This longstanding Jamboree has been an annual tradition since 1954, serving to support local high schools and their sports programs. Proceeds from the event go towards high school support, college scholarships, and community service initiatives that focus on sight care for children.
Coaching Changes and Season Outlook
This season has also seen new head coaches at several Bossier Parish schools, including Stephen Dennis at Benton and Jerry Byrd Jr. at Plain Dealing. The Airline Vikings, coming off a successful 2024 season with an 11-1 record, are expected to remain competitive in 2025 due to their strong returning roster. Additionally, Haughton is anticipated to improve with the return of experienced players, while Parkway aims for another robust season with a talented lineup.
The excitement surrounding the football season in Bossier Parish highlights community support and fervor, centered around local high schools and their football programs.
Key Matchup Predictions
| Matchup | Predicted Winner | Predicted Score |
|---|---|---|
| Evangel vs. Huntington | Evangel | 44 – 40 |
| Airline vs. Captain Shreve | Airline | 38 – 34 |
| Parkway vs. Byrd | Parkway | 55 – 28 |
| Natchitoches Central vs. Haughton | Natchitoches Central | 28 – 27 |
| Benton vs. Leesville | Benton | 34 – 29 |
| North DeSoto vs. BTW | North DeSoto | 48 – 17 |
| Loyola vs. Minden | Loyola | 32 – 28 |
| Mansfield vs. North Caddo | Mansfield | 33 – 21 |
| Northwood vs. Woodlawn | Northwood | 40 – 20 |
| Calvary vs. Magnolia | Calvary | 48 – 7 |
FAQ
What high school football games are scheduled for this weekend?
The initial matchups include Evangel vs. Huntington, Airline vs. Captain Shreve, Parkway vs. Byrd, Natchitoches Central vs. Haughton, Benton vs. Leesville, North DeSoto vs. BTW, Loyola vs. Minden, Mansfield vs. North Caddo, Northwood vs. Woodlawn, and Calvary vs. Magnolia.
When and where will the Bossier High School Football Jamboree take place?
The Jamboree will be hosted at Airline High School on August 29, 2025, with gates opening at 4:30 PM.
What is the purpose of the Bossier High School Football Jamboree?
The proceeds from the Jamboree are allocated for high school support, college scholarships, and community service programs focusing on sight care for children.
Who are some new head coaches in Bossier Parish schools?
New head coaches include Stephen Dennis at Benton and Jerry Byrd Jr. at Plain Dealing.
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Additional Resources
- Shreveport Bossier Advocate: Shreveport Football Scores
- Shreveport Times: Area Football Teams Predictions
- Bossier Press: High School Football Jamboree
- Be Bossier: 2025 High School Football Season Guide
- KTBS: Spirit of the Game Coverage
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- Google Search: Louisiana High School Athletic Association Football
- Google Scholar: High School Football Season
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football
- Google News: High School Football News
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