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The Griffins have been having a lot of success in district play so far this season. They looked to continue that as Woodlawn came to town in what would be the last of their third straight game at home.

The Mansfield High School Wolverine Football Team traveled to Many to face the highly ranked district opponent, the Many High School Tigers. Four quarters of football action occurred Friday, October 6, 2023; however, the Wolverines could not secure a victory against the perennial football powerhouse that has participated in the State championship game for the last 4 seasons and were defeated 42-13.

The Mansfield fans were witness to the perpetual strong running game that the Wolverines have utilized so far this season. Seniors #4 Rykeelin Vanzant and #8 Terrance Pegues continued to prove that their speed and strength are the backbone of the offense; juniors #2 Kalvin Jackson, #24 Jaden Ross, and #25 Jaylyn Howard, along with sophomore #9 Terrell Pegues, also contributed to the Wolverine offense, led by junior QB #7 Sharmal Booker.

The Griffins are coming off of a big shut out win at home against Minden. They look to do the same this week with BTW for homecoming.

The Mansfield High School Wolverine Football Team traveled to Shreveport on Friday, September 29, to face the Magnolia School of Excellence Mariners. The MHS fans who followed their team to Shreveport did not leave disappointed, for the young men from MHS soundly defeated the Mariners in a shutout 40-0.

The offensive running game of the Wolverines was on full throttle Friday with displays of strength and speed by #2 Kalvin Jackson, Senior #4 Rykeelin Vanzant, Junior #5 Jaylen O’Neal, Senior #8 Terrance Pegues, and Junior #25 Jaylyn Howard. Additionally, completed passes from Junior QB #7 Sharmal Booker to receivers such as Senior #18 Kentraylan Spencer and Junior #9 Terrell Pegues kept the fans in the stands cheering all evening.

After a big win on the road last week, the Griffins were excited to be back at home to open up district play against Minden.

The Griffin received the ball to start the game. The drive started with two runs from Trysten Hopper. Luke Delafield found Landry Wyatt on a pass play. Then griffins drive stalled and they turned it over on downs. Minden got a first down on the first play of the drive. They went for it on fourth down and converted. The Griffin defense was able to get the stop though, as Konner Watson got to the QB to bring up fourth down. Delafield found Wyatt again. This time on third down to keep the drive going. Then Kenny Thomas got to the edge and took it all the way to the endzone. It was 7-0 with 4:50 left. Defense made quick work and forced three and out and a punt.

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North DeSoto got their first win last week in a battle against Center Texas. This week they hit the road again to take on Loyola. They hoped to make this week less stressful for Griffin fans watching.

North DeSoto received the ball to start the game. They scored on second play of the drive on a pass from Luke Delafield to Landry Wyatt, but is called back on penalty. The penalty was costly and they had to punt. Another penalty was called on the punt, but this time in favor of the Griffins. Roughing the kicker, Lincoln Hooper, extended the drive. Delafield passed to Cole Cory and Wyatt before Kenny Thomas found the endzone. It was 7-0 with 10:06 left.

The Mansfield Lady Wolverine Volleyball Team hosted the Huntington High School Lady Raiders on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. The MHS Ladies defeated the visiting squad 25-15, 2725, 25-12.

The Mansfield High School Wolverine Football Team traveled to Monroe to face the Ouachita Christian School Eagles on Friday, September 15, 2023. The faithful Wolverine followers did not get to leave Monroe with the win that was desired, but, again, the Wolverine fans were treated for four full quarters of football action as their young Wolverines faced an OCS football team that has hoisted 2 State Championship trophies and 2 State runner-up trophies in the last four years.

The MHS running game was the offensive course-of-action that MHS Head Coach Darrell Barbay chose for the majority of the Friday night game. Junior #2 Kalvin Jackson and Seniors #4 Rykeelin Vanzant and #8 Terrance Pegues stayed busy all evening as they moved up and down the field. The only TD for the evening for the Wolverines was scored on a running play as Junior QB #7 Sharmal Booker handed the ball to Vanzant with about 5 minutes remaining in the first quarter of the game.