The 2026 Louisiana high school football season continued this past weekend with a number of superlative performances by area athletes. Here’s a look at how some of our best showed out.Derrick Beaudion, Natchitoches Central: Beaudion scored on a 55-yard interception return to help the Chiefs to their first win in 2026.Gary Burney, Parkway: Burney caught 7 passes for 163 yards and two scores in a win.Georgerick Coleman, Homer: Coleman had a pick-6 for the Pelicans.Karson Crew, Homer: Crew returned a fumble for a TD in a win.Damian Dacaldacal, Parkway: Dacaldacal rushed for 125 yards and two scores for the Panthers.Collin Deere, Byrd: Deere ran for 120 yards and 2 TDs in a win.Sam Hartwell, Ruston: Hartwell completed 9 of 11 passes for 201 yards and 3 TDs in a win.TOP GAME: Evangel hangs on to win ‘phenomenal’ football game vs. AirlineNORTHWOOD WINS: Northwood continues second half run, St. Mary's, Glenbrook winPeyton “Pop” Houston: Houston tossed 3 TD passes in a win.Christian Maxie, Byrd: Maxie rushed 29 times for 264 yards and two scores in a loss.Bryston McCoy, Parkway: McCoy rebounded from an injury to pass for 306 yards and 3 TDs in a win.Kionte Mims II, Evangel: Mims rushed for 2 TDs and a pair of 2-point conversions with one TD run covering 99 yards in a win.Connor Presley, Woodlawn: Presley scored 2 TDs to help the Knights to their first win of the season.Bryce Restovich, Loyola: Restovich completed 20 of 25 passes for 232 yards and 3 TDs in a win.Steven Sims, North DeSoto: Sims ran 26 times for 196 yards and 2 TDs for the Griffins.Mason Smith, North DeSoto: Smith completed and impressive 20 of 29 passes for 196 yards and a TD in a win.John Paul Thibodaux, St. Mary’s: Thibodaux had 3 rushing TDs in a win.Malik Thorn, Lakeside: Thorn rushed 25 times for 235 yards and 5 TDs for the Warriors.Ty Walsworth, Loyola: Walsworth returned a punt 75 yards for a score in a win.Chase Williams, Airline: Williams ran for 4 TDs and passed for two more in a loss.Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Here’s your week 9 Northwest La. superlative football performances
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Northwest Louisiana high school football stars shined in week 9 with standout performances across the region.
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- Here’s your week 9 Northwest La.
- superlative football performances.
- Northwest Louisiana high school football stars shined in week 9 with standout performances across the region.
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