Sports

Griffin football is back in Stonewall! After putting in a lot off season work, the Griffins finally got to take the field for some live action. Evangel came to Griffin stadium for the jamboree, which was a good sneak peek for a match up later in the season.

North DeSoto received the ball. Corbyn Cross had a great return which gave the Griffins great field position to start. The offense started a little slow, they were able to get in the red zone, but the drive ended in an interception at the goal line. The defense came out strong, getting pressure on the quarterback and forced a three and out. This forced Evangel to have to punt from the endzone. The Griffins brought pressure and Lincoln Hooper was able to bring the punter down in the endzone for a safety. The Griffins took the lead 2-0. Corbyn Cross had another good return. The offense was still trying to find their rhythm, but that drive ended in an interception as well. The end of the first quarter the score was 2-0.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, August 23, 2021, there will be intermittent lane closures on I-49 northbound and southbound through DeSoto Parish.

These lane closures are associated with a $600,000 project to replace the pavement markings on a 36 mile stretch of I-49 from the DeSoto Parish line (approximately one mile south of the Southern Loop interchange) to the Natchitoches Parish line.

This project includes the replacement of all the reflectorized pavement markings, pavement striping where appropriate, and other related work.

Mansfield High School Football fans were treated to an evening of Wolverine football on Thursday, August 19, as the Southwood High School Cowboys came to Washington-Taylor-Rogers Stadium to play.

The 3A Wolverines provided the Wolverine faithful with a powerful showing of defensive skills as the 5A Cowboys were not able to score on the squad. The Wolverine offensive prowess was present, but limited, as several first-string players were not able to play Thursday evening.

Mansfield High School will be hosting the DeSoto Parish Football Jamboree Friday, August 27. (submitted)

The public is cordially invited to the Inaugural North DeSoto Wrestling Golf Tournament Fundraiser. The Four Man Scramble is set for Saturday, September 4 at Huntington Park, located at 8300 Pines Road in Shreveport.

Warm up and lunch will be from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Shotgun start is set for 1:00 p.m. The fee to enter is either $500 per team of 4 or $125 per player. First, Second and Third Place prizes will be awarded in addition to the Longest Drive, Closest to Hole, and other events.

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Mansfield High School has just partnered with the NFHS Network, bringing new broadcast technology to livestream school events and extracurricular programs. Broadcast through a Pixellot automated production solution, Mansfield games and events will now be streamed live for those who cannot attend in-person events or those who want a bird’s-eye view of the action.

The NFHS Network provides schools the technology needed to produce and broadcast school athletic events free of charge. NFHS has streamed over 300,000 games this year and has given back over $25 million to schools.

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Desoto Athletics Little League 5/6 Boys Tee Ball All-Stars competed in the District 5 All-Star tournament on June 18-19 in Bastrop, LA. The team consisted of 12 kids that were chosen from 60 players in the 5/6 year old boys tee ball division of Desoto Athletics Little League. The all-star team is coached by Justin Files, Casey Files, Dillon Paddie, and P-Nut Daniels. The roster of players : Nolan Files, Cohen Paddie, Eli Daniels, Benson Ingram, Charlie Richardson, Jude Procell, Ryder McFadden, Sirterrance Dotson, Roman Thomas, Ty’Merian Davenport, Gentry Osbon, and Braylan Allen.

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Back to School registration dates for Joaquin ISD have been announced for August 3 through 5 at the Joaquin High or Junior High School offices. Chromebooks will be issued on the date of registration as long as the students have returned missing items and paid for missing items or fees for damages.

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North DeSoto traveled to Hoover Alabama this past weekend to compete in the Hustle Up 7 on 7 Tournament. They competed against some great competition, playing against the best of the best from schools all over the country. It was a great weekend for the Griffins, they learned a lot and they look to show it this season on Friday Nights.

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Overall Female – Casey Chaney, Shreveport - Time 27:34.3

Overall Male – Michael Bertsch, Bossier City – Time 17:57.8

Female 14 and Under – Hannah Castillo, Lufkin, TX 47:29.1

Male 20 to 29 – Jack Eaton, Longview, TX 18:51.2

Female 20 -29 – Courtney Smith, Alexandria, LA 27:22.4

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North DeSoto competed in the Speed Demon 7 on 7 Tournament at NSU this past weekend. They finished 3rd out of 16 schools. Griffins played Comeaux, El Dorado, Benton, Menard, Calvary, and Evangel. Way to go, Griffins!

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