The North DeSoto High School Griffins are officially dome-bound after a thrilling playoff victory in Stonewall, securing their spot in the State Championship game. The Griffins will now travel to New Orleans to face the Iowa Yellow Jackets at the Caesars Superdome, with kickoff scheduled for Friday at 12:00 p.m.

The win marks one of the most memorable moments in school athletic history, fueled by what coaches described as one of the best atmospheres in Louisiana high school football. Fans filled the stadium, delivering nonstop energy, enthusiasm and support that players credited as a difference-maker during their playoff run.

School officials say the celebration isn’t over yet. A campus-wide sendoff will take place Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., and the community is invited to take part. Supporters are asked to stand along the side of the street closest to the student parking lot as the team makes its departure.

Families and students planning to attend the championship game can review stadium rules, clear-bag requirements, entry instructions and other procedures through the links provided by Caesars Superdome and the LHSAA.

The Griffins now turn their focus to one final matchup with a state title at stake. Administrators are calling on North DeSoto families, alumni and supporters to “fill the seats” and match the playoff-level intensity seen throughout the season.

North DeSoto moves into Friday’s contest with one message echoing across campus and throughout the community:

One more round. One more fight. One more chance to make history.

The Griffins will compete for the championship trophy in hopes of bringing it home to DeSoto Parish.