Shreveport Teams Shine in Louisiana High School Football Midpoint

Shreveport, October 10, 2025

News Summary

As the 2025 Louisiana high school football season reaches its midpoint, Shreveport-Bossier City area teams are showcasing impressive performances. Notable players include Peyton Houston and Jamarcea Plater, and several teams like North DeSoto remain undefeated. With key upcoming matchups on the horizon, the second half of the season promises exciting competition and standout individual achievements.

Shreveport – The 2025 Louisiana high school football season has reached its midpoint, and the performance of teams in the Shreveport-Bossier City area has been noteworthy. With five games in the books, local teams are analyzed as they look ahead to the second half of the season, highlighting remarkable achievements and key players.

Evangel’s junior quarterback Peyton Houston, committed to LSU, has been a standout player, throwing for nearly 4,000 yards and 35 touchdowns by the end of the regular season. Captain Shreve’s senior running back Jamarcea Plater, also committed to Wake Forest, has made headlines by amassing over 818 rushing yards in the second half of the season, breaking the school’s all-time rushing record.

North DeSoto has completed the regular season undefeated, largely thanks to the dynamic rushing duo of Braelyn Latin and Kenny Thomas, who is also a Louisiana Tech commit. This impressive performance has earned them the coveted No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Similarly, Airline’s Kenny Darby has surpassed 100 receptions and is recognized as the top player in LSU’s 2026 signing class.

Another quarterback in the spotlight is Bryce Restovich, a junior at Loyola, who is on the verge of setting new passing records after already holding multiple school records. Importantly, at least three quarterbacks in the area have received multiple SEC offers, including Houston, Benton’s Malachi Zeigler, and Haynesville’s Isaiah Washington.

While the focus has been on individual performances, several noteworthy trends are emerging. Strong rushing statistics are attributed to players like Plater, Gabe Lockett, Kenny Thomas, Braelyn Latin, and Terrell Pegues; however, the overall impact of these standout players seems to be decreasing. There is still considerable uncertainty regarding which team boasts the best defensive unit, as many schools are scoring over 40 points per game.

The LHSAA has mandated Green Oaks to forfeit three games due to a GPA miscalculation. Notably, two of these forfeitures were previously recorded losses. Meanwhile, the Loyola Flyers have emerged as a surprise team, remaining undefeated while dominating their opponents; they will face formidable challenges in the second half of the season.

As teams gear up for the upcoming second half of the season, several key matchups to watch include:

• Captain Shreve (4-1) at Parkway (5-0)
• Loyola (5-0) at BTW (4-1) on Oct. 24
• Loyola (5-0) at North DeSoto (5-0) on Oct. 31
• Captain Shreve (4-1) vs. Byrd (1-4) on Nov. 7
• Northwood (4-1) at Loyola (5-0) on Nov. 7

The Parkway Panthers are currently undefeated, showcasing a balanced offensive attack combining both speed and power. Meanwhile, David Franklin’s Haynesville team remains competitive and undefeated, showing consistent improvement week after week. Under veteran coach Dennis Dunn, North DeSoto has established a formidable presence, particularly with its strong rushing attack. Jeremy Wilburn’s Captain Shreve has averaged over 55 points per game after initially losing to Ouachita. Not to be outdone, Denny Duron’s Evangel has bounced back with four straight wins, averaging 55 points as well.

Featured players’ current stats stand out as follows:

• Jamarcea Plater: 818 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns, averaging 7.7 yards per carry.
• Peyton Houston: 1,890 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, 464 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns.
• Bryce Restovich: 1,535 passing yards, leading the area with 23 touchdowns despite sustaining an injury.
• Kenny Darby: 46 catches for 706 yards and 6 touchdowns, leading the state in receptions.

Key players to watch in the second half include Christian Maxie from Byrd, Chase Williams from Airline, and Malachi Zeigler from Benton.

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Additional Resources

• Shreveport Times – Midway Report
• Wikipedia: 2025 Louisiana high school football
• Shreveport Bossier Advocate – Scores Week 5
• Google Search: 2025 Louisiana high school football season statistics
• Shreveport Times – Week 6 Schedule
• Encyclopedia Britannica: American football
• Shreveport Times – Expected Winners Week 6
• Google News: Shreveport high school football

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