DeSoto Parish’s three high school football teams delivered another successful Friday night on October 23, with North DeSoto, Mansfield and Logansport each earning victories during Week Eight of the 2026 season.
North DeSoto remained undefeated following a high-scoring battle against Franklin Parish, while Mansfield secured a decisive win over Red River and Logansport recorded a shutout against Ringgold.
The three teams combined for 176 points in their victories, continuing a strong stretch of football as the regular season approaches its conclusion.
North DeSoto Remains Unbeaten in 78-64 Shootout Against Franklin Parish
The North DeSoto Griffins improved to 8-0 Friday night with a 78-64 road victory over Franklin Parish in one of the highest-scoring games of the Louisiana high school football season.
The two teams combined for 142 points, but North DeSoto’s offensive production proved enough to keep its perfect record intact.
Hayden Bell led the Griffins’ rushing attack with 260 yards and five touchdowns. Quarterback Mason Smith added three touchdown passes, while Braylon Moore contributed nine receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown.
The Griffins faced a Franklin Parish team that entered the contest with a 5-2 record. The Patriots’ 64-point performance tested
North DeSoto’s defense, but the Griffins ultimately secured their eighth consecutive victory of the season.
North DeSoto is scheduled to face Booker T. Washington of Shreveport on Friday, October 30.
Mansfield Defeats Red River, 48-12
The Mansfield Wolverines continued their winning ways Friday night with a 48-12 victory over Red River.
Mansfield entered the matchup with a 6-1 record and built on its recent success with another strong offensive showing.
The Wolverines’ 48-point performance followed their 40-20 victory over Woodlawn of Shreveport on October 16 and extended their winning streak to three games.
The win improved Mansfield’s record to 7-1, strengthening the Wolverines’ position heading into the final two weeks of the regular season.
Logansport Shuts Out Ringgold, 50-0
The Logansport Tigers delivered another commanding defensive performance Friday night, defeating Ringgold 50-0.
The Tigers entered the contest with a 6-1 record and controlled the matchup on both sides of the football.
Logansport’s offense produced 50 points, while its defense prevented Ringgold from scoring throughout the game.
The shutout followed Logansport’s 50-0 victory over Lakeview on October 16, giving the Tigers consecutive shutouts and extending their winning streak.
With the victory, Logansport improved to 7-1 on the season.
Parish Teams Prepare for Final Stretch of Regular Season
The three victories marked the second consecutive week that all three DeSoto Parish teams won their matchups.
North DeSoto’s undefeated record remains a major storyline as the Griffins approach the postseason. Mansfield has now won four consecutive games, while Logansport has recorded back-to-back shutouts.
All three teams return to action Friday, October 30, with North DeSoto traveling to Booker T. Washington of Shreveport, Mansfield visiting Many and Logansport facing Montgomery on the road.
With two weeks remaining in the regular season for North DeSoto and Mansfield and three scheduled games remaining for Logansport, each team will look to maintain its momentum heading into the playoffs.