Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook The eight-game regular season has started in Louisiana with wins meaning more than ever this year. Two district rivals, Haughton and C.E. Byrd, both opened 2020 with a victory are set to do battle this Thursday in Shreveport. In Week 1, Byrd got past Calvary Baptist, 35-27, while Haughton defeated Woodlawn, 51-26. The […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook Louisiana high school football kicks off this weekend with exciting games all over the state. One of the best rivalry games in Shreveport will happen this Thursday as Byrd hosts Calvary Baptist. In 2019, Calvary Baptist finished 11-1 and were upset 49-47 by Ouachita Christian in the quarterfinals of the Division IV […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook Yellow Jackets Overview In 2019, C.E. Byrd started off a disappointing 0-4 however the Yellow Jackets won four out of their final six games to finish the regular season 4-6. Their final two losses were against district foes, Parkway and Captain Shreve, by a combined two points so their record could […]
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By Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Logan Pons is heading into his junior season at C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport and his first season as starting quarterback. In limited backup action in 2019, Pons threw for 133 yards, ran for 47 and had three total touchdowns. Pons and the rest of his teammates are working hard to improve on their 4-7 record […]
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By Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 C.E. Byrd has a rich football history in the city of Shreveport. Unfortunately, 2019 was a rough season as the Yellow Jackets finished just 4-7, but one of the bright spots for Byrd last was the play of junior running back Venzell Thompson. Thompson led the team’s rushing attack with 705 yards and was second on […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Shreveport’s C.E. Byrd High School had a down season in 2019 as the Yellow Jackets finished 4-7. The experience lumps taken for the young squad last season will pay off in 2020, as Byrd has a key core of players returning ready to make a deep run in the playoffs. One of the key stars coming […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 C.E. Byrd High School has a football tradition in Shreveport. Every season, the Yellow Jackets program send young men to college programs all over the region. One of the things, Byrd is most known for is their aggressive rushing attack which gives multiple weapons opportunities to thrash through opposing defenses. In this triple-option offense, Class of 2021 […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 C.E. Byrd High, located in Shreveport, had an average season in 2017 as the Yellow Jackets finished with a 5-5 record against 5A Louisiana competition. The season was full of streaks as Byrd won their first two games, lost their next two, then got to 5-2 by winning three straight before losing their final two […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Parkway Panthers (3-3) at C.E. Byrd Yellow Jackets (4-2) In Week 6, Parkway routed Captain Shreve 49-29 while C.E. Byrd easily got past Southwood 43-13. Both teams have one district loss so the winner will remain in reach of Evangel Christian Academy who is undefeated in District 1-5A. Parkway has turned around their season […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Highlighted Week 4 Matchups C.E. Byrd Yellow Jackets (2-1) at Haughton Buccaneers (2-1) Last week Byrd suffered a 22-9 road loss at Sulphur while Haughton lost a 32-24 heart-breaker to Woodlawn. This will be the district opener for both squads with both teams wanting to start district play with a victory. The Yellow Jackets […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 One of the biggest weekends in high school football is just around the corner as the annual Battle on the Border event will held this weekend at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. Teams from six different states will come together to play 10 games and showcase their talents in front of thousands of fans […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 It was an action-packed opening weekend of high school football in Louisiana as fans all over the state were finally able to see their team in action. It was a night full of epic victories, heart-breaking losses and big plays. Unfortunately, the biggest news coming out of Week 1 was one of heartbreak as Justin […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Yellow Jackets 2017 Overview The Yellow Jackets of C.E. Byrd High School have a long and rich history of high school football dating back to 1925. Over the near century of gridiron action, a great tradition has been built with unforgettable moments including winning seven state championships, the last one being in 1949, […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 It’s playoff time in Louisiana as the LHSAA have released the playoff brackets. The 5A playoffs kickoff this Friday as the 32 best teams are battling for a spot to play for the state championship on December 12 in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Acadiana won their second straight 5A state title last year […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Parkway 20, C.E. Byrd 6 The Parkway Panthers came out with a vengeance after losing to Evangel last week 56-21. Parkway used their lockdown defense to stuff Byrd’s offense. The Byrd Yellow Jackets normally utilize their rushing attack against opponents but only managed 145 rushing yards on 41 carries against the Panthers. Byrd’s only points of the […]
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By Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 C.E. Byrd 49, Calvary Baptist 21 Calvary Baptist got off to a great start as Andraez Williams, a LSU commit, returned the opening kickoff 90-yards for a touchdown. The Cavaliers played well with the Byrd Yellow Jackets through the first half as the teams went to the locker room tied at 14. In the second […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Head Coach: Mike Suggs Mascot: Yellow Jackets District: 1-5A 2014: 13-1 Overview Byrd had a great season in 2014 going undefeated in the regular season claiming the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Unfortunately West Monroe upset Byrd in the quarterfinals, 19-7, before losing in the next round to Destrehan 27-22. Going into […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport, Louisiana has won 24 football games in the past two years. Last year the Yellow Jackets finished the regular season 11-0 earning the No. 1 seed in the Louisiana 5A playoffs. Unfortunately Byrd’s run was halted as they were upset in the quarterfinals by West Monroe and the year finished […]
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