DeSoto Parish is celebrating a remarkable 2026 high school football season as all three parish programs—North DeSoto, Mansfield and Logansport—earned district championships and now turn their attention to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association playoffs.
The final week of regular-season competition featured an undefeated finish for North DeSoto, a decisive victory for Logansport and a narrow two-point loss for Mansfield in one of Friday night’s closest contests.
DeSoto Parish Schools recognized the three programs for their accomplishments, announcing North DeSoto as the District 1-4A champion, Mansfield as a co-champion of District 3-2A and Logansport as the District 3-1A champion.
Week 10 Football Results
North DeSoto vs. Bossier 55–14
Logansport vs. Jonesboro-Hodge 49–14
Mansfield vs. Winnfield 34–36
North DeSoto Griffins Complete Perfect 10–0 Regular Season
The North DeSoto Griffins capped off an outstanding regular season Thursday night, November 5, with a commanding 55–14 victory over the Bossier Bearkats.
The victory completed a perfect 10–0 season for the Griffins, who also finished undefeated in District 1-4A competition with a 6–0 district record.
North DeSoto wasted little time establishing control against Bossier, building a 48–6 halftime advantage.
Freshman quarterback Mason Smith delivered another impressive performance, completing 77.8% of his passes for 156 yards and five touchdowns.
Christian Ashworth contributed 58 total yards and two touchdowns, while the Griffins’ defense recorded 10 sacks. Jonathan Perry Jr. and Jameson Wiley led the defensive effort with three sacks apiece.
The victory extended North DeSoto’s winning streak to 10 games and reinforced the Griffins’ standing among the state’s leading Division II Non-Select programs.
Logansport Tigers Dominate Jonesboro-Hodge, Finish 9–1
The Logansport Tigers closed out their regular season Friday night, November 6, with an impressive 49–14 victory over Jonesboro-Hodge.
The win improved Logansport’s overall record to 9–1 and completed an undefeated 5–0 district campaign, securing the District 3-1A championship.
The Tigers entered Friday’s contest following a 65–22 victory over Montgomery on October 30 and a 50–0 shutout of Ringgold the previous week.
Logansport’s offensive production has been a defining feature of its season, with the Tigers consistently generating high point totals against district opponents.
The 35-point victory over Jonesboro-Hodge provided another strong performance as Logansport prepares to enter the Division IV Non-Select playoffs.
Mansfield Wolverines Fall in Two-Point Thriller, Share District 3-2A Title
The Mansfield Wolverines closed their regular season Friday night with a heartbreaking 36–34 loss to the Winnfield Tigers in a closely contested District 3-2A matchup.
Despite the defeat, Mansfield finished the regular season with an 8–2 overall record and earned a share of the district championship, according to DeSoto Parish Schools.
The Wolverines entered the contest riding a five-game winning streak, including a 50–21 victory over Many on October 30 and a 48–12 win against Red River the previous week.
Friday’s narrow loss ended that winning streak but did little to diminish an impressive regular-season campaign.
The Wolverines now shift their focus to the Division III Non-Select playoffs, where they will look to build on their eight-win season and pursue a state championship.
Three Champions, One Parish
The accomplishments of North DeSoto, Mansfield and Logansport represent a significant achievement for DeSoto Parish athletics.
Together, the three programs completed the regular season with a combined 27–3 record, demonstrating the strength of high school football across the parish.
North DeSoto’s undefeated campaign, Logansport’s nine-win season and Mansfield’s share of the district championship have provided plenty of reasons for local football fans to celebrate.
In announcing the district championships, DeSoto Parish Schools credited the student-athletes and coaches for their dedication, determination and teamwork throughout the season.
The district also recognized the contributions of school bands, cheerleaders, spirit groups, families and fans who have supported the teams throughout the fall.
With the regular season complete, all three programs will turn their attention to postseason competition.
North DeSoto enters the playoffs unbeaten, Logansport carries the momentum of a dominant regular-season finale, and Mansfield looks to rebound from its narrow loss to Winnfield.
Official playoff pairings and seeding will determine each team’s next opponent and path toward a potential state championship.
For DeSoto Parish, the regular season has already delivered an exceptional accomplishment: three football programs, three district titles and a combined 27 victories.
As the postseason approaches, the Griffins, Wolverines and Tigers will look to extend that success and keep DeSoto Parish represented deep into the Louisiana high school football playoffs.