Shreveport, October 21, 2025
News Summary
Jayden Carter from Southwood High School has won the Times Football Athlete of the Week poll for Week 6, earning 14,057 votes. His impressive performance stood out among 14 competitors from North Louisiana football teams. Coach DeAumante Johnson praised Carter for his leadership and character. As the winner, Carter receives a sports backpack, a Raising Cane’s gift card, and merchandise. This achievement highlights his growing legacy in high school football.
Shreveport — Jayden Carter from Southwood High School has emerged as the winner of the 2025-26 Times Football Athlete of the Week poll for Week 6, topping a competitive field of 14 athletes from various North Louisiana football teams. With an impressive total of 14,057 votes, which accounted for 26% of the entire poll’s 54,131 votes, Carter proved to be a standout player among his peers.
The poll, which was sponsored by Raising Cane’s, Cosse and Silmon Orthodontics, and the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, saw Captain Shreve’s Kaleb Law finishing a close second with 10,750 votes, representing 20% of the total. As recognition for his achievement, Carter will receive a sports backpack, a boxed lunch gift card from Raising Cane’s, and various merchandise courtesy of the poll sponsors.
Carter’s football coach, DeAumante Johnson, has praised him for his leadership both on and off the field, highlighting his intelligence and character. Currently a junior, Carter is anticipated to continue his development in football, further enhancing his skills and contributing to his team’s success.
In addition to Carter and Law, the ballot for Week 6 included 14 other notable athletes, including:
– Dalen Powell, Ruston
– Javontaye Dean, Green Oaks
– Justin “Champ” Thomas, Northwood
– Antonio Gladney, Parkway
– Jameson Harden, North Webster
– Cardelrio “Pooh” Coleman, Evangel
– Nate Dubroc, North DeSoto
– Da’Montae Miles, North Caddo
– Brock Geter, Loyola
– David Allen “DJ” Allen, Airline
– Hunter Davis, Calvary
– Jonas Hendrickson, Many
– Jonathan Hollis, Benton
This recent win adds to Carter’s accolades as he continues to strive for excellence. Previous winners of the Times Football Athlete of the Week throughout the 2025-26 season include Osborne Demery from Captain Shreve for Week 5, Braelyn Latin from North DeSoto for Week 4, Brady Martinez from Calvary for Week 3, Gabe Lockett from Captain Shreve for Week 2, and Sam Hartwell from Ruston for Week 1.
The Times Football Athlete of the Week poll aims to recognize talent and hard work in the athletes participating, providing them with a platform to showcase their abilities and garner support from the community.
For more details on Carter’s journey and continued success, follow local updates and future polls as the football season progresses.
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Key Features of the Article
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Name of Winner | Jayden Carter from Southwood |
| Votes Received | 14,057 votes (26% of total) |
| Second Place | Kaleb Law from Captain Shreve with 10,750 votes (20% of total) |
| Sponsors | Raising Cane’s, Cosse and Silmon Orthodontics, Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission |
| Rewards | Sports backpack, boxed lunch gift card, merchandise |
| Number of Athletes on the Ballot | 15 total athletes |
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Additional Resources
- Shreveport Times: Jayden Carter Wins Athlete of the Week
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- Wikipedia: Shreveport
- Google Search: Shreveport high school football
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