Shreveport Celebrates High School Football Talents in Week 9!
Hey there, Shreveport! It’s that exciting time of the year again—football season is in full swing, and Week 9 has brought us some remarkable performances from our high school athletes. With competition heating up, it’s the perfect moment to shine a spotlight on the talented players who are making waves on the field!
The Top Contenders for Player of the Week
This week, we have a fantastic lineup of 15 athletes who have been nominated for the coveted title of Football Player of the Week. These players have either dazzled us with their skill during last week’s games or have been nominated by their enthusiastic coaches. Isn’t that cool?
Fans can support their favorites by voting at shreveporttimes.com until Thursday evening. The winning athlete will walk away with a nifty backpack and a meal card—thanks to the generous sponsorship from Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, and Cosse and Silmon Orthodontics! The winner will be announced this Friday, so make sure to get those votes in!
Here’s Who You Can Vote For!
Without further ado, let’s dive into this week’s nominees:
- Hayden Bell, North DeSoto
- Bryce Gates, Arcadia
- Brandon Henderson, Woodlawn
- Joseph Powell, Logansport
- Taron Riley, Lakeside
- Ben Taylor, Airline
- Naki Reed, Huntington
- Jaylen O’Neal, BTW
- Peyton Houston, Captain Shreve
- Keonce Moore, Ringgold
- Latravious Gay, Northwood
- Christian Harris, Parkway
- Dylone Brooks, Ruston
- Carter Doyal, Loyola
- Kalleon Demery, Red River
Collectively, these young athletes represent a diverse mix of schools and an awe-inspiring level of talent!
Recent Highlights from the Field
If you’ve been keeping track, you already know that players like Kaleb Duncan from Evangel and Collin Deere from Byrd have previously taken home the title of Football Player of the Week. Just to refresh your memory:
- Week 1: Kendrien Sims, Bossier
- Week 2: Aaron Dillard, BTW
- Week 3: Sam Nations, Ruston
- Week 4: Jamarion Washington, Huntington
- Week 5: Ethan Sands, Calvary
- Week 6: Car’Darian Devers, Captain Shreve
- Week 7: Collin Deere, Byrd
- Week 8: Kaleb Duncan, Evangel
Last week was certainly an exhilarating one, especially with Parkway’s Devon Oliver and CJ Dudley leading their team past Benton with impressive performances. Parkway, along with other schools like Airline, Captain Shreve, Evangel, and Huntington, brought home some significant wins in the LHSAA 5A matches for Week 9.
How Coaches Can Participate
For coaches and school administrators eager to nominate players for future recognition, don’t hesitate to submit your candidates to this address. It’s a great way to showcase all the hard work and dedication put forth by these outstanding athletes!
Join the Excitement!
As the excitement continues to build and the stakes rise, it’s super important to show our support for these local heroes. From touchdowns to tackles, every contribution counts. Let’s make sure our voices are heard—get online and vote for your favorite athlete this week!
Remember, the future stars of football are right here in Shreveport and the surrounding areas. Let’s rally together to cheer them on as they chase their dreams under those Friday night lights!
Author: STAFF HERE SHREVEPORT WRITER
The SHREVEPORT STAFF WRITER represents the experienced team at HEREShreveport.com, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates. We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as Mudbug Madness Festival, Red River Revel Arts Festival, and Independence Bowl. Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Shreveport-Bossier Chamber of Commerce and Shreveport Regional Arts Council, plus leading businesses in gaming, healthcare, and energy that power the local economy such as Horseshoe Casino, Ochsner LSU Health, and Atmos Energy. As part of the broader HERE network, including HEREBatonRouge.com and HERENewOrleans.com, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Louisiana's dynamic landscape.
