Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Benton Tigers 20, Woodlawn Knights 0 The Tigers have a high-power offense but it was the defense that shined brightest at Independence Stadium as Benton remain undefeated locking up a district title by shutting out Woodlawn 20-0. Two Tigers who came up with huge plays on the defensive side of the ball were Brooks […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Benton Tigers (8-0) at Woodlawn Knights (6-2) Last week, Benton destroyed Huntington 63-16 while Woodlawn routed Bossier 62-7. This will be a key battle at the top of District 1-4A as the Tigers are looking to remain undefeated and clinch at least a share of a district title with a win over Woodlawn. The Knights […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 C.E. Byrd Yellow Jackets 49, Parkway Panthers 34 In a record setting performance senior Jalin Thomas put up the third most rushing yards in a single game in Yellow Jackets history by burning Parkway for 342 yards and three touchdowns. Charlie Barham and Sam Miletello combined for four more Byrd touchdowns as the Yellow […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Parkway Panthers (3-3) at C.E. Byrd Yellow Jackets (4-2) In Week 6, Parkway routed Captain Shreve 49-29 while C.E. Byrd easily got past Southwood 43-13. Both teams have one district loss so the winner will remain in reach of Evangel Christian Academy who is undefeated in District 1-5A. Parkway has turned around their season […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Woodlawn Knights 50, North DeSoto Griffins 7 In one of the most impressive individual performances thus far in Woodlawn’s senior star running back Trivensky Mosley’s career, he ran rough shot over the Griffins defense for 200 yards and five touchdowns. Another Woodlawn touchdown came on a 43-yard punt return by Larry Moton. It was […]
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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 […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Week Three Highlighted Match-Ups Booker T. Washington Lions (0-2) at Green Oaks Giants (0-2) It’s time for the annual Soul Bowl at Independence Stadium as another chapter in the rivalry between Green Oaks and Booker T. Washington will be written on Friday night. Last week, BTW lost 42-6 to Haughton while Green Oaks lost […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 It was another successful season for Benton High School in 2016, as the Tigers finished 10-3 reaching the state quarterfinals. Benton opened the season on five-game winning streak by blowing out Green Oaks, Natchitoches Central, Southwood, Huntington, and North DeSoto to close out September. On Oct. 7, the Tigers suffered their first loss falling 42-28 to […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 It was an exciting weekend of first round action in the Louisiana 4A playoffs with 16 teams reaching the second round. Last Friday there were some exciting games including a couple upsets as No. 25 Loranger defeated No. 8 Lakeshore, 43-30, and No. 18 Livonia defeated No. 15 LaGrange, 28-14. Neville and Bastrop both shutout […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Woodlawn Knights at Benton Tigers It’s homecoming night at Benton (6-1, 4-0) as the Tigers host the up-and-coming Woodlawn Knights (5-2, 3-1). Benton wants to stay undefeated in district play and create some separation at the top of District 1-4A. Woodlawn wants to deliver the upset and create a tie atop the district standings. The […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Woodlawn Knights at North DeSoto Griffins Both Woodlawn and North DeSoto are 4-1 entering Week 6, however the Knights are 2-0 in district play after defeating Bossier 44-21 last week. The Griffins suffered their first loss of the season and fell to 1-1 in district play after losing a tough 28-21 battle at Benton. All […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Parkway 20, C.E. Byrd 6 The Parkway Panthers came out with a vengeance after losing to Evangel last week 56-21. Parkway used their lockdown defense to stuff Byrd’s offense. The Byrd Yellow Jackets normally utilize their rushing attack against opponents but only managed 145 rushing yards on 41 carries against the Panthers. Byrd’s only points of the […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel North DeSoto Griffins @ Benton Tigers The preseason district favorites meet to decide who will be the frontrunner the rest of the season. The Griffins are 4-0 while Benton is 3-1. In 2014, Benton won at North DeSoto 7-0 so this year North DeSoto will be looking for revenge. North DeSoto is led on offense by quarterback Kyler […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Green Oaks @ Airline In Week One, Green Oaks fell to Benton 41-30 while Airline shutout Union Parish 21-0. The 3A Giants will be looking to knock off the 5A Vikings for their first win of the young season while Airline looks to stay undefeated. Last week Airline’s senior running back Shun’cee Thomas put on […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Head Coach: Reynolds Moore Mascot: Tigers District: 1-4A 2014: 10-3 Location: Benton, Louisiana Overview The Tigers had a very impressive season in 2014 advancing all the way to the state quarterfinals before suffering a heartbreaking 55-7 loss to Warren Easton. Confidence in a great season is once again running high around this team going […]
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