Shreveport, LA, October 26, 2025
News Summary
The eighth week of high school football in the Shreveport-Bossier City area featured several key matchups and standout performances. The Airline Vikings faced Natchitoches Central, Captain Shreve competed against Parkway, and Winnfield visited Mansfield. Notable players included Christian Maxie from Byrd, who scored six rushing touchdowns, and Peyton “Pop” Houston from Evangel, who threw for eight touchdowns. The week wrapped up with exciting previews for Week 9 games that promise to keep the rivalry spirit alive.
Shreveport-Bossier City Area High School Football Week 8 Highlights
Oct. 9, 2025, marked the eighth week of the high school football season in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, showcasing several standout performances and critical matchups. Notable games this week included Airline taking on Natchitoches Central, Captain Shreve competing against Parkway, and Winnfield visiting Mansfield.
The Airline Vikings faced off against Natchitoches Central in a highly anticipated game. Meanwhile, Captain Shreve battled Parkway, while Winnfield went against Mansfield. Fans can follow live high school football scores via the Scorestream app or website.
This season, the Green Oaks Giants have shown remarkable performance, boasting a perfect record of 7-0 against the spread after their win over Homer. In individual highlights, Christian Maxie of the Byrd Yellow Jackets emerged as a star, scoring six rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown, amassing a total of 347 rushing yards in a victory against Benton.
Another remarkable performance came from Peyton “Pop” Houston from Evangel, who threw for eight touchdowns and 435 yards, while also rushing for an additional touchdown to secure a win. Freshman Thad Smith from Parkway made a significant impact by kicking a 23-yard walk-off field goal in his first field goal attempt.
Additional standout players included Jaden Clark from Lakeside, who scored three touchdowns in a win. Devion Stewart from BTW passed for 363 yards with two touchdowns despite a loss. Mason Drake from Loyola had a strong showing with 28 carries for 138 yards and four touchdowns.
Other notable performances included Warren Bowman from Red River, who scored three touchdowns in a victory, and Kelvin Williams from Homer, who threw touchdown passes to Jerzyion Levingston, Antonio Casey, and Shauntrevion Fielding during their triumph. Ken Miller from Lakeside and Brett Bell from Cedar Creek each scored three and six touchdowns, respectively, further highlighting the offensive talent present this season.
Looking ahead, upcoming marquee games for Week 9 include Northwood at Southwood, Airline at Natchitoches Central, Benton at Byrd, Captain Shreve at Parkway, Haughton at Evangel, Loyola at BTW, Minden at Bossier, North DeSoto at Woodlawn, and Many at Red River. Predictions indicate Northwood is favorably matched to win against Southwood, with Airline expected to defeat Natchitoches Central. Byrd may narrowly beat Benton, while Parkway is anticipated to triumph over Captain Shreve. Evangel is also projected to overpower Haughton.
This week continues to be an exciting time for high school football, with numerous players stepping up to make their mark and teams facing off in thrilling contests. For fans and players alike, the season continues to build toward dramatic conclusions as rivalries deepen and playoff aspirations intensify.
Upcoming Games
- Northwood at Southwood
- Airline at Natchitoches Central
- Benton at Byrd
- Captain Shreve at Parkway
- Haughton at Evangel
- Loyola at BTW
- Minden at Bossier
- North DeSoto at Woodlawn
- Many at Red River
Predicted Outcomes
- Northwood to win against Southwood
- Airline to defeat Natchitoches Central
- Byrd to narrowly beat Benton
- Parkway to defeat Captain Shreve
- Evangel to overpower Haughton
- Calvary to win against Huntington
- Ruston to edge ASH
- Loyola to beat BTW
- Minden to overcome Bossier
- North DeSoto to dominate Woodlawn
FAQ
What games were key in the Shreveport-Bossier City area during Week 8?
Major games being tracked included Airline-Natchitoches Central, Captain Shreve-Parkway, and Winnfield at Mansfield.
Who were standout players in the Week 8 games?
Standout players included Christian Maxie of the Byrd Yellow Jackets, Peyton “Pop” Houston from Evangel, and Jaden Clark from Lakeside.
What upcoming marquee games are scheduled for Week 9?
Upcoming marquee games include Northwood at Southwood, Airline at Natchitoches Central, and Benton at Byrd.
Highlight Summary
| Player/Team | Performance | Game |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Maxie | 6 rushing touchdowns, 1 receiving touchdown, 347 rushing yards | Byrd vs. Benton |
| Peyton Houston | 8 touchdown passes, 435 yards, 1 rushing touchdown | Evangel |
| Thad Smith | Walk-off field goal | Parkway |
| Mason Drake | 28 carries, 138 yards, 4 touchdowns | Loyola |
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Additional Resources
- Shreveport-Bossier Advocate: Week 8 Scores
- Shreveport Times: Top Performers from Week 8
- Sports Illustrated: Shreveport High School Football Schedule
- Shreveport Times: Week 8 Schedule
- Sports Illustrated: Shreveport High School Football Schedule
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- Google Search: Shreveport Bossier High School Football
- Google Scholar: Shreveport Bossier High School Football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
- Google News: Shreveport Bossier High School Football
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