No one person is responsible for Logansport High football being one of the perennial powers in Class 1A.

But Dale Morvan’s name would be atop the list.

That’s why his name will be attached to the Logansport football field starting this season after a DeSoto Parish School Board members unanimously approved the measure.

Morvan, who is a school board member after a decorated coaching career, led Logansport to its first state football championship in 1995.

He patrolled the football sidelines for 20 years, amassing a 153-77 record from 1978 to 1997. Morvan won five district titles and made the playoffs in 15 seasons.

Current coach Kevin Magee served as the quarterback for the championship 1995 squad.
“(Dale Morvan’s) fingerprints are on every aspect of our school,” said Magee, who coached the Tigers to its second championship in 2016. “His model of consistency and fairness laid the foundation for the successes we have become accustomed to.

“In his 12-year tenure as school board member, he has spearheaded efforts to raise over $35 million in school renovations and upgrades. This honor is beyond well deserved.”
Stadium renovations were funded by a $23 million bond issued in 2023 that also included other improvements for the campus.

Football stadium upgrades include a new press box, upgraded turf and field drainage systems, enhanced locker room and team areas, improved lighting, sound and scoreboard systems, ADA-compliant accessibility upgrades, expanded parking and safety improvements.

Logansport opens its season Sept. 5 against Many at Dale Morvan Field at Tiger Stadium.