Louisiana High School Football Week 3 Review and Scores
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
Week Three Highlighted Games
Green Oaks Giants 28, Booker T. Washington Lions 14
Green Oaks controlled all facets of the game during the annual Soul Bowl rivalry game between the two schools on Friday night. The Giants scored touchdowns in all three phases of the game getting an interception returned for a touchdown by defensive end Jaden Crowder, senior defensive back Alexander Johnson returned a blocked punt for a touchdown, and junior quarterback John McIlwain threw a touchdown pass. Green Oaks finished with 291 yards of total offense in the victory.
One bright spot for the Lions came in the play of defensive tackle Dezione White. White had a whopping four sacks, one tackle for a loss and even made a stellar play in the backfield to get a safety for his team.
Benton Tigers 48, Tioga Indians 16
Senior quarterback Garrett Hable once again led his flawless offense to a third straight blowout victory to open the new season. Hable earned the victory by completing 14-of-22 passes for 221 yards with three touchdowns before halftime. His three touchdown passes went to running back Jermaine Newton and wide receivers Legend Denler and Doyle Adams Jr.
The Indians managed just a field goal and trailed 41-3 at halftime. Deven Franklin scored Tioga’s two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
North DeSoto Griffins 21, Many Tigers 12
In a battle of two impressive offense it was North DeSoto’s defense that came up with the big stops to come out on a top on Friday night. The Griffins were led to the victory by junior running back Aubrey Scott who finished with 205 rushing yards scoring on touchdown runs of 26, 51, and 78 yards. North DeSoto’s defense came to play forcing five turnovers; three fumbles and two interceptions.
Many was led by star running back A.J. Carter, a UCLA commit, who finished with 126 yards and one touchdown. The Tigers other score came on a 16-yard run by Shacori Collier who finished with 119 yards.
Other Scores from Around the State
Bastrop 45, Calvary Baptist 30
Logansport 48, Bossier 21
Loyola College Prep 27, St. Fredrick 14
Minden 13, North Webster 6
North Caddo 48, St. Mary’s 40
Natchitoches Central 28, Southwood 14
Neville 23, Ouachita 14
Northwood 42, Plain Dealing 7
Pulaski Academy (AR) 62, Parkway 21
Red River 34, Mansfield 22
Ruston 36, Airline 18
Sulphur 22, C.E. Byrd 9
Acadiana 48, Carencro 13
Alexandria 58, Peabody 0
Brother Martin 21, Hahnville 6
Crowley 28, Cecilia 25
Denham Springs 24, Fountainebleau 21
Destrehan 44, John Ehret 26
Warren Easton 14, Landry-Walker 12
Notre Dame 44, Teurlings Catholic 7
Ponchatoula 35, Loranger 28
St. Thomas More 35, Plaquemine 0
West Monroe 50, Wossman 12
Captain Shreve 34, Huntington 8
Woodlawn 32, Haughton 24
Photo credit: The Shreveport Times; Green Oaks against BTW