North DeSoto clears likely toughest district hurdle in win over Northwood
Not to say that all of North DeSoto’s tough tests are behind them, but the Griffins have survived their most difficult challenges on paper and emerged 2-2 after a victory against Northwood started District 1-4A play.
The Griffins scored the first 21 points against Northwood, including a controversial play in which an arguably premature whistle erased an apparent Northwood fumble return for a touchdown as North DeSoto neared its second touchdown of the night.
But North DeSoto capitalized on their opportunities and largely protected its early lead. The Griffins forced a Northwood fumble on the ensuing drive and cashed in a couple plays later for the 21-0 lead.
Kenny Thomas rushed for 193 yards and three touchdowns. Thomas, who was one of two 1,000-yard backs with Trysten Hopper this past season, is well on his way to that mark this season. Thomas has rushed for nearly 600 yards in the first four games.
Northwood did mount a comeback behind running back Kyan Johnson’s 210 rushing yards, but the Falcons couldn’t get closer than two scores.
The Griffins continue district play against a Booker T. Washington (3-1, 1-0) squad that’s won its three games by double digits, but the Lions’ strength of schedule isn’t comparable with its victories coming against Lakeview (52-0), Green Oaks (26-14) and Bossier (38-6).
BTW did battle with a solid Bastrop squad as the Rams left with a 40-14 win.
Mansfield offensive fireworks continue, but fall at Lake Charles College Prep
Mansfield has scored at least 30 points in all four games this season, but for the second straight week, the Wolverines have allowed 50-plus as Lake Charles College Prep scored the 55-34 win.
The Wolverines fell behind early again as LCCP scored the first two touchdowns, but in true Mansfield fashion, they came roaring back.
Running back Terrell Pegues scored the first touchdown before an interception set up Mansfield’s second score to tie at 14-14.
Pegues (93 rushing yards and two touchdowns) didn’t cross the century mark for the first time this season, but Mansfeld featured a more varied attack as Kalvin Jackson (73 yards) and Jaylen O’Neal (57 yards) were key contributors. Jackson added 32 receiving yards to total 105 yards.
The teams continued to swap scores, and a Jaden Ross touchdown run sliced LCCP’s lead to 35-34.
But Mansfield couldn’t keep pace after that as LCCP scored the final 20 points.
The Wolverines play one more non-district game hosting North Caddo before they jump into league play.
The Titans (3-1) are building a nice resume, but Mansfield will probably be their toughest test to date as their wins have come against Bossier, Southwood and Magnolia Charter. North Webster handed North Caddo its lone loss in 14-6 fashion.
Logansport finally plays home opener in renovated stadium
A scheduling snafu, which was in no way Logansport’s fault, created a bye week in Week 4.
But the Tigers finally get to unveil their renovated stadium complete with a jumbotron and sound system Friday against Kinder.
Logansport (2-1) enters with decisive wins against Many and Bossier and a loss to Loyola.
Tonashton Bland has been the focal point of a rushing attack behind a big offensive line, and the Tigers will face a similarly hard-nosed program in Kinder.
The Yellow Jackets, once rivals with Many on the Class 2A championship stage, have a 3-1 record with wins Welsh, Rosepine and Eunice.
Kinder needed a fourth-quarter touchdown to put away a winless but tough Eunice bunch, but the Yellow Jackets have convincing wins against Welsh (40-16) and Rosepine (50-8), names that aren’t strangers to deep playoff runs in recent seasons.