By DOUG IRELAND, Journal Sports

The Haughton Buccaneers are a new arrival on the list of contenders in District 1-5A.

And Monday, they got a new arrival. Morgan Sewell, wife of third-year head coach Matthew Sewell, gave birth to the couple’s second little girl. Annie Barnes joins precious big sister Olivia, who was roaming around Dak Prescott Field in a Haughton cheerleader outfit and telling anyone who would listen, “Go Bucs!” in the aftermath of Friday night’s 50-36 win over Captain Shreve.

Now there’s a bundle of joy to cradle while the Bucs, the school and the community soak in the excitement of a 4-0 start – and a successful district debut against a Shreve program that has a 2023 1-5A crown to its credit and is a perennial playoff entry, with a 67-45 record over the past 10-plus seasons.

Just ahead: Thursday’s visit to nearby 1-5A rival Parkway, which played in the state quarterfinals last season and is 3-1. The winner of that game will be a prime challenger to defending district champion Evangel.

Getting in position to contend is quite the storyline shift for Haughton, 5-15 over the last two years with only two district wins. The 1-5A coaches preseason poll slotted Haughton in last place, ninth, but now their profile shines much brighter.

For that transformation, the Bucs are the Shreveport-Bossier Journal Team of the Week.

In Sewell’s first two seasons as coach, the Bucs were leaning on younger players who are now upperclassmen, mostly seniors. Sewell is proud of how they’ve hung tough.

“We’ve been through a lot the last couple of years, and most of what we’ve been through is not those guys’ fault. We got a lot of guys over there on that sideline who’ve played a lot of football the last three years and it’s been great for them, but it’s been hard. Our league’s hard, and the schedule we play is hard, It’s just been so rewarding watching them stick through and just say, trust us.

“Every time I’d come back after we lose, I’d go, ‘God, please just keep coming back’ and every Monday they came back. And so I’m just proud of them. They’re just so resilient and tough,” he said Friday night.

Exemplifying that approach is senior defensive end Luke Hensley, who tied a school record with five sacks of Shreve quarterback Maddox Parrott. More remarkable: Hensley was watching from the sideline last season, down on the depth chart. A third-generation Buc, whose grandfather Dude Hensley was a Haughton head coach, his passion to contribute was not to be denied.

Hensley’s offseason work earned him his shot under new defensive coordinator Greg Baswell.

“I just didn’t get many opportunities to prove what I was capable of. I worked over the offseason to get where I am and I feel like now it’s showing,” he said.

“There was a chip on my shoulder. I’ve been thinking about all last year and me not playing. I’ve been ready to prove (his value) to everybody in the district, because they don’t know about me,” said Hensley, “but they will now.”

Said Sewell, himself a Haughton product: “I can promise you, Haughton football means a lot to him. Being able to watch him go out there and make plays like that in critical situations, it’s really cool.”

The hometown crowd was there in force, and the Bucs’ sideline was electric.

“It was emotional, it definitely was. There’s been a lot going on at our school,” said Sewell. “Haughton’s a family, and that’s one of the things that makes it special. It’s not just the football team, and it’s not just this and that. It’s the whole school that gets behind each other.

“That’s why I’m here. I love this place and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. I’m really happy for us to come together tonight and have a great night of football.”

Contact Doug at sbjdoug@gmail.com

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JOURNAL SPORTS

The high school football regular season reaches the halfway point this weekend with two headline matchups, starting with the neighborhood rivalry between District 1-5A rivals Haughton and Parkway.

The unbeaten Bucs and the Panthers, state quarterfinalists last season, collide Thursday night in Bossier City looking to go 2-0 in district play.

Friday night’s top game is not a district contest, but a matchup of two of the highest scoring teams in Shreveport-Bossier or anywhere else – Loyola at Calvary. The Flyers have scored 215 points in four games, one less point than Calvary has posted. That’s a 54 point average.

But Loyola is allowing 35 points per contest while Calvary has given up just 46 all season, just 11.5 per game.

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Bossier (2-2, 0-1) vs. Southwood (0-4, 0-1), Independence Stadium

Haughton (4-0, 1-0) at Parkway (3-1, 1-0), Preston Crownover Stadium

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Byrd (0-4, 0-0) at Benton (2-2, 0-1), Newman-Mason Field at Tiger Stadium

Evangel (2-2, 1-0) at Captain Shreve (2-2, 0-1), Lee Hedges Stadium

Airline (3-1, 0-0) at Natchitoches Central (0-4, 0-0), Turpin Stadium

Huntington (0-4) at Franklin Parish (3-1)

Northwood (1-3, 0-0) at North DeSoto (4-0, 1-0)

Booker T. Washington (3-1) at Lincoln Prep (2-2)

Minden (4-0, 1-0) at Woodlawn (0-4, 0-1), Independence Stadium

Loyola (3-1) at Calvary (4-0), Jerry Barker Stadium

North Caddo (1-2) at Glenbrook (1-3)

Green Oaks (4-0) at Peabody (2-2)

Rayville (1-3) at Magnolia School of Excellence (0-4)

Plain Dealing (0-4) at Lakeside (2-2)

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JOURNAL SPORTS

Calvary and Loyola are sitting pretty in this week’s Louisiana Sports Writers Association top 10 polls but one is going to drop next week.

That’s because the Cavaliers, top-ranked statewide in Class 2A, host the Flyers, No. 7 in Class 3A, on Friday night.

Calvary took over the No. 1 spot in 2A a couple of weeks ago but this week received all 11 first-place votes for the first time this year. Loyola edged up to seventh from eighth this week in the 3A Top 10.

The unbeaten Green Oaks Giants drew notice in the 2A poll, getting one 10^th place vote. No other Shreveport-Bossier teams are receiving votes.

Only 17 of the 50 ranked teams in this week’s top 10 polls are from the 318 area code.

Eleven sports media members in the LSWA are polled weekly to compile the rankings.

Class 5A

School (1^st place votes), record, poll points, last week’s ranking

1. Karr (10), 4-0, 131, 1

2. Ruston, 3-1, 116, 2

3. St. Augustine (1), 4-0, 114, 4

4. Archibishop Rummel, 4-0, 98, 6

5. Brother Martin, 4-0, 73, 8

6. John Curtis, 2-2, 71, 5

7. Alexandria, 3-1, 69, 3

8. St. Thomas More, 3-1,  57, Not ranked

9. Acadiana, 3-1, 30, 7

10. West Monroe, 3-1, 29, NR

Others receiving votes: Jesuit 22, Catholic-Baton Rouge 15, Mandeville 11, Ouachita 11, Barbe 5, Central 5, Thibodaux 1.

Class 4A

1. Westgate (8), 4-0, 128, 1

2. Neville (2), 3-1, 117, 3

3. North DeSoto (1), 3-0, 111, 2

4. Archbishop Shaw, 3-1, 99, 4

5. Lake Charles Prep, 4-0, 91, 5

6. Franklin Parish, 3-1, 74, 6

7. Madison Prep, 2-2, 63, 7

8. John F. Kennedy, 3-1, 58, 8

9. Belle Chasse, 4-0, 31, 9

10. Cecilia, 3-1, 27, 10

Others receiving votes:  Plaquemine 26, Opelousas 22, Salmen 13, Lafayette Renaissance 11, Leesville 1.

Class 3A

1. St. James (9), 4-0, 130, 1

2. St. Charles (2), 3-1, 123, 2

3. Jena, 3-1, 105, 4

4. University, 2-2, 89, 5

5. Sterlington, 2-2, 86, 3

6. Jewell Sumner, 3-1, 76, 7

7. Loyola, 3-1, 66, 8

8. Marksville, 4-0, 61, 9

9. Eunice, 4-0, 37,10

10. West Feliciana, 4-0, 35, NR

Others receiving votes: Vandebilt Catholic 28, Iowa 12, Northwest 7, Jennings 3, Carroll 1.

Class 2A

1, Calvary Baptist (11), 4-0, 132, 1

2, Notre Dame, 4-0, 117, 3

3. Mangham, 2-1, 105, 4

4, Dunham, 2-2, 98, 2

5, Lafayette Christian Academy, 3-1, 92, 6

6, Amite, 3-1, 75, 5

7, Newman, 3-1, 58, 10

8, Catholic-New Iberia, 2-2, 46, 8

9. Lake Arthur, 4-0, 38, NR

10, Mansfield, 3-1, 36, 9

Others receiving votes: Oak Grove 33, Loreauville 10, Covenant Christian 5, Kinder 4, Vinton 3, West St. Mary 3, Country Day 1, Green Oaks 1, Homer 1.

Class 1A

1. Ouachita Christian (7), 4-0, 128, 1

2. Riverside Academy (4), 4-0, 124, 2

3. Ascension Catholic, 4-0, 111, 3

4. Haynesville, 3-1, 84, 5

5, Logansport, 4-0, 82, 6

6. Southern Lab, 3-0, 70, 7

7. Kentwood, 4-0, 69, 8

8. Jeanerette, 3-1, 57, 4

9. Westminster-Lafayette, 4-0, 48, 9

10. Cedar Creek, 4-0, 35, 10

Others receiving votes: East Feliciana 20, South Plaquemines 11, Ascension Episcopal 6, Catholic-Pointe Coupee 4, St. Mary’s 1.

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JOURNAL SPORTS

One of the most prominent quarterbacks to play in the Independence Bowl enters the game’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team roster right outside the top 10, as former Southern Mississippi quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre has been chosen as the No. 11 player in bowl history.

The 50-player roster has been selected and ranked by a local media panel as the Independence Bowl moves toward its 50^th anniversary game Dec. 22.

Favre, a sophomore and second-year starter in 1988, helped lead Southern Miss to their second Independence Bowl victory – a 38-18 win over UTEP. He completed 15 of 26 passes for 157 yards, one touchdown and threw two interceptions. 

After starting his freshman season as the seventh quarterback on the depth chart, he quickly moved into the starter role, earning the nod in the second half of the third game of the 1987 season. In four seasons as the Golden Eagles’ quarterback, Favre completed 52 percent of his passes for 7,695 yards, 52 touchdowns and 34 interceptions. In his time in Hattiesburg, he led Southern Miss to some of its biggest victories in program history and held many program passing records until Austin Davis broke them between 2008 and 2011. Southern Miss retired his No. 4. 

The Atlanta Falcons selected Favre in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft, but he attempted only four passes in his one year with the team. He was traded to the Green Bay Packers prior to the 1992 season – the team on which he would become a legend of the game and one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

Favre did not begin the 1992 season as the Packers’ starter, but he came in to relieve the starter in both the second and third games before becoming the starter in week four. He went 8-5 as a starter that season and threw for 3,227 yards – the first of 18 straight seasons in which he eclipsed the 3,000-yard mark. He made his first of 11 Pro Bowls that season. 

The Packers and Favre built on the 1992 season, as he led them to their first playoff berth since 1982 in 1993 and to back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since the Vince Lombardi era after making the postseason in 1994. Those seasons would lead to the best three seasons of Favre’s career.

Favre was named NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) three years in a row from 1995 to 1997, the most consecutive times the award has been earned in NFL history. He was also named first-team All-Pro all three years. In those three seasons, the Packers made the Super Bowl twice, in 1996 and 1997. Favre led Green Bay to a Super Bowl XXXI victory over the New England Patriots, culminating the 1996-1997 season. The following season, the Packers returned to the Super Bowl but fell to John Elway and the Denver Broncos. That was Favre’s last Super Bowl appearance despite playing until 2009.

In all, Favre would play 20 years in the NFL – 16 for the Packers, one for the New York Jets and two to finish his career with the Minnesota Vikings. Over those two decades at the pinnacle of Football, in addition to the 11 Pro Bowls, three MVP awards and three first-team All-Pro nods, Favre was the NFL’s passing touchdowns leader four times, the pass yards leader twice, completion percentage leader once, a three-time second-team All-Pro honoree and the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 1995. 

Among Favre’s many records are the most consecutive starts (297) and the most career interceptions thrown (336). He ranks fourth all-time in NFL passing yards (71,838), fifth in passing touchdowns (508) and third in passing attempts (10,169). He was named to the NFL’s 100th Anniversary All-Time Team and the 1990s All-Decade Team, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016, and his No. 4 is retired by the Packers. Favre is one of just five Independence Bowl players to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The next player on the Independence Bowl’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, No. 10, will be released on Monday, October 5. Players will be unveiled individually every week, with No. 1 being announced on Monday, December 7.

The previously announced players chosen for the Independence Bowl’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team (with position, school and years played in the I-Bowl):

No. 12 – Roy Williams (S, Oklahoma, 1999); No. 13 – Josh Heupel (QB, Oklahoma, 1999); No. 14 – Art Monk (WR, Syracuse, 1979); No. 15 – Von Miller (OLB, Texas A&M, 2009); No. 16 — Wesley Walls (DE/TE, Ole Miss, 1986); No. 17 – Joe Morris (RB, Syracuse, 1979); No. 18 – Ray Childress (DT, Texas A&M, 1981); No. 19 – Sidney Rice (WR, South Carolina, 2005);

No. 20 – Brad Smith (QB, Missouri, 2003 and 2005); No. 21 – Derrick Mason (WR, Michigan State, 1995); No. 22 – Garrison Hearst (RB,  Georgia, 1991); No. 23 – Jacob Rodriguez (LB, Texas Tech, 2023); No. 24 – Tim Krumrie (NG, Wisconsin, 1982); No. 25 – Muhsin Muhammad (WR, Michigan State, 1995); No. 26 – Ja’Mar Toombs (RB, Texas A&M, 2000); No. 27 – Otis Wilson (LB, Louisville, 1977); No. 28 – A.J. Green (WR, Georgia, 2009); No. 29 – Rocky Calmus (LB – Oklahoma, 1999); No. 30 – Flozell Adams (OT – Michigan State, 1995);

No. 31 – Willie Blade (DT, Mississippi State, 2000); No. 32 – Scott Thomas (S, Air Force, 1983 & 1984); No. 33 – Chad Hennings (DT, Air Force, 1984); No. 34 — Dameyune Craig (QB, Auburn, 1996); No. 35 – Geno Atkins (DT,  Georgia, 2009); No. 36 – Rondell Mealey (RB, LSU, 1997); No. 37 – Rolando McClain (LB, Alabama, 2007); No. 38 – Weldon Brown (CB, Louisiana Tech, 2008); No. 39 – Andre Smith (OT, Alabama, 2006 & 2007; No. 40 – Tiki Barber (RB, Virginia, 1994);

No. 41 – Puka Nacua (WR, BYU, 2021); No. 42 – Gary Kubiak (QB; Texas A&M, 1981); No. 43 — Seneca Wallace (QB, Iowa State, 2001); No. 44 – Todd McClure (C, LSU, 1995 & 1997); No. 45 – Gary Anderson (K, Syracuse, 1979); No. 46 – Booger McFarland (LB, LSU, 1995 & 1997); No. 47 – Tremaine Edmunds (LB – Virginia Tech, 2015); No. 48 – Bill Musgrave (QB – Oregon, 1989); No. 49 – Larry Anderson (DB – Louisiana Tech, 1977); No. 50 – Lorenza Baker (LB – Louisiana Tech, 1990).

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Northwestern State University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program gives students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree in any field a faster path into nursing, building on their previous education through an intensive 16-month program.

Offered at NSU’s campuses in Alexandria and Shreveport, the Accelerated BSN program consists of four consecutive semesters of nursing coursework beginning each summer. Students complete nursing coursework and clinical experiences as they prepare to enter the nursing workforce.

NSU began offering the Accelerated BSN program in Shreveport in 2022 and expanded it to Alexandria the following summer. The CENLA campus welcomed its fourth cohort this summer.

Katrina Seymore, Accelerated BSN program coordinator and an associate professor at NSU’s CENLA campus, said the program is designed for individuals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and are interested in transitioning to a career in nursing.

“It is a really unique program in that you can do it so quickly. I really see our program being for those students who are out there right now, who have a bachelor’s degree and are working somewhere and realizing, ‘This wasn’t what I thought it was going to be,’” Seymore said. “I want them to see that in 16 months, we can take you from whatever you’re doing now to being a nurse.”

Seymore said the program is offered in Alexandria and Shreveport because both communities have multiple healthcare facilities where students can complete clinical rotations. In central Louisiana, students have access to hospitals and nursing home community partners, with the program’s summer schedule also providing additional opportunities for clinical placements.

Students complete the nursing curriculum over four consecutive semesters, beginning with a combination of pre-nursing and first-level coursework during the summer and progressing through accelerated combinations of upper-level nursing coursework. Students complete fifth-level coursework the following summer and work in a hospital setting during their final level.

Catherine Roy of Alexandria earned her first bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. For Roy, the accelerated format offered a way to build on that education while pursuing a nursing career close to home.

“Having a program that is basically designed for students like me was what appealed to me the most,” Roy said. “Instead of doing the traditional route, where it’s longer and you’re kind of starting over in a sense, I get to build upon the foundation that I already received with my kinesiology background. I liked that I was able to do that and still be home and focus solely on nursing.”

After completing the program, Roy plans to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses and begin her career in critical care. She hopes to gain experience in an intensive care unit before eventually pursuing further education to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist.

NSU’s Accelerated BSN program is open to applicants with a bachelor’s degree in any field and at least a 3.0 grade point average. For information about the program through NSU’s College of Nursing and School of Allied Health, visit nsula.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/consah/college-of-nursing.

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Neatrice Bacque Buehler peacefully departed this world on Friday, September 25, 2026, leaving a legacy of love and kindness. Born to Dorothy D. and August P. Bacque on January 20, 1938, she grew up on a dairy farm on Ellerbe Road and often shared fond memories of her childhood with her family.

Throughout her adult life, Neatrice devoted herself to helping and serving others. She worked with elementary school children, served as secretary of a large Shreveport church, operated switchboards at multiple hospitals, and supported the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission.

A well-known cook and baker, she joyfully gave stews and cakes to anyone in need. Years ago, she also created a skin cream to help an older friend in a nursing home; today, that cream is produced and sold in multiple countries. 

Neatrice was preceded in death by her son, Keith Buehler; her parents, Dorothy and August Bacque; and her siblings, Percy Bacque Jr., Sue Bacque Parker, and Nancy Bacque Page. 

Her greatest pride was her family. She is survived by her three children: John A. Buehler (Kim) of Lewisville, AR; Suzanne Buehler of Shreveport, LA; and Steven Buehler of Puerto Vallarta, MX. They carry forward her spirit of resilience and generosity.

She is also survived by her sister, Clara Maurice of Shreveport; her brother, David Bacque of Keithville; four cherished grandsons who brought her immense joy, David Stoneking (Hope) of Midland, TX, Gus Buehler, Jake Buehler and Kolt Buehler, all of Lewisville, AR; and numerous nieces and nephews who will remember her fondly.

Neatrice’s family will honor her with a private graveside ceremony led by Bro. John Buehler. Her pallbearers will be her grandsons, Gus Buehler, Kolt Buehler, and Jake Buehler, and her nephews, William Maurice, Darrell Page and Greg Bacque.

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Kenneth Lawrence “Ken” Lerchie, a faith-filled, gentle, and devoted Christian man, was born November 12, 1947, in Louisiana. On September 24, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi, he peacefully entered eternal rest, surrounded by the mercy, grace, and peace of God.

Ken lived a life firmly rooted in faith, family, service, and education. He was a devoted member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gluckstadt, Mississippi, where his steadfast faith and humble spirit were evident in the way he lived and served. His Christian witness extended far beyond words; it could be seen in his kindness, patience, compassion, and sincere concern for others.

Education was one of Ken’s greatest callings. He devoted 31 years of service to Jesuit High School and Loyola College Prep, followed by another 16 years at Caddo Magnet High School. Throughout his distinguished career, Ken was much more than an educator. He was a mentor, encourager, and steady example to generations of students and colleagues. He believed deeply in discipline, learning, integrity, and the responsibility of helping young people become their very best.

Ken’s commitment to faith and service was also demonstrated through his dedicated involvement with the Knights of Columbus. He served as Chancellor and Lecturer of St. Joseph Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Council #1934 and as Faithful Navigator of 4th Degree Assembly #2269. He approached these responsibilities with dignity, reverence, and a servant’s heart, understanding that true leadership is found not in recognition, but in service to God and others.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Harry August Lerchie and Virginia Kathleen Lerchie, and his brother, Paul Lerchie. He carried their memory with him throughout his life and honored the legacy of his family through the life he lived.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Jan Lerchie; his daughter, Sarah (William) Bowers; his sons, Jason Lerchie and Nathan Lerchie; his stepdaughters, Kimberly (Shane) Bates and Amy (Derek) Johnson; and his stepson, Matthew (Shelby) Frazier.

He also leaves to cherish his memory his sisters, Donna (Billie) Rodgers and Kathy (David) Dollar; his beloved grandchildren, including Lila Holley-Lerchie, Evie Holley, Avery Johnson, January Claire Johnson, Audrey Bates, Cameron Frazier, and Cole Frazier; along with extended family members, former students, colleagues, fellow Knights, church family, and countless friends whose lives were made better because they knew him.

Those blessed to know Ken will remember a man whose presence brought calm, whose words carried thought and purpose, and whose faith remained steadfast. He was gentle in spirit yet passionate in conviction. He loved his family deeply and found tremendous joy in their lives, accomplishments, and time spent together. His was a life of quiet strength-a life devoted to faith, family, education, leadership, and service. The lessons he taught were not confined to a classroom, and the example he gave will continue to live in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have walked alongside him.

Though his earthly journey has ended, Ken leaves behind a legacy that will endure through the family he loved, the students he guided, the Church he faithfully served, and the countless lives he touched.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Osborn Funeral Home, 3631 Southern Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104. The Holy Rosary will follow the visitation.

The Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 2, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 204 Patton Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71105. Following the funeral service, Ken will be laid to rest at Centuries Memorial Cemetery, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71108.

Memorial donations can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gluckstadt, Mississippi, in honor and loving memory of Kenneth Lawrence “Ken” Lerchie.

There will be a memorial service at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Gluckstadt, MS at a later date.

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Quincy Jones was a record producer and composer whose awards include a Tony Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and 28 Grammy Awards.  The list of albums, films, and television shows he worked on from the 1960s until his death in 2024 would be lengthy, but many of them would not have come to fruition had he remembered something.

On August 8, 1969, Steve McQueen, the actor who earned the nickname the “King of Cool,” called Quincy and wanted his, Quincy’s, hairdresser Jay Sebring to meet Peter Yates.  Peter had just directed what has become one of Steve McQueen’s most notable films, Bullitt.  Quincy recalled, Jay Sebring “was my barber and the most famous hairstylist in Hollywood.”  Quincy agreed and picked Jay up.  As they were driving to meet Peter, Jay invited Quincy to a small get together later that evening at 10050 Cielo Drive in Los Angeles.  Quincy was familiar with that residence because he had almost bought the house a year or two earlier.  Quincy was working on the musical score and soundtrack for the comedy film The Out-of-Towners starring Jack Lemmon but said he would stop by after he finished work for the day.  Quincy dropped Jay off and returned to work.  Hours later, Quincy went home and went to bed.  He completely forgot about meeting Jay and his friends.

On the following morning, August 9, 1969, Quincy’s friend, actor Bill Cosby, called him from London.  “Did you hear about Jay?”  Quincy replied, “What about Jay?  He was with me last night.”  Bill told him, “He’s dead.”  Quincy was in shock.  In disbelief, he called Sebring International, Jay Sebring’s company.  When Quincy asked about Jay, the person on the other end of the line asked, “Who’s this?”  Quincy replied, “Quincy Jones.”  The person said, “Jay Sebring is dead,” and hung up.  Quincy turned on the television and saw “all the bodies spread out on the lawn with sheets covering them.”  Quincy was lucky because that slip of memory saved his life.  Jay Sebring was just one of the unlucky people to be at 10050 Cielo Drive that fateful night.  Quincy said, “I knew them all, man.  I knew them all.  Heavy scene.”  The others who were unlucky to be at that home were Wojciech Frykowski, Steven Parent, Abigail Folger, and Sharon Tate and her unborn child, all victims of a murder spree led by Charles Manson.  Quincy Jones was lucky to have forgotten about the party invitation, though he never forgot the horrible event that took place that night.  It troubled him for the rest of his life.

Sources:

1.     Alex Simon, “Quincy Jones Talks Keepin’ On and Other Pearls of Wisdom,” The Hollywood Interview, accessed September 20, 2026, https://thehollywoodinterview.blogspot.com/2014/09/quincy-jones-hollywood-interview.html.

2.     Chris Heath, Quincy Jones Has a Story About That,” GQ, January 29, 2018, accessed September 20, 2026, https://www.gq.com/story/quincy-jones-has-a-story. 

© 2026 Brad Dison. All rights reserved. Remember This? is distributed for licensed publication only.

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Phonetic: /pu·​er·​ile/

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition

juvenile

childish, silly
puerile remarks

Kimberly Gayle Provost
March 9, 1979 — September 26, 2026
Service: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2pm at Aulds Funeral Home, Shreveport.

Betty Lou Crews Smith
April 10, 1933 — September 26, 2026
Service: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10am at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Shreveport.

Irma Christine Turner
March 29, 1935 – September 26, 2026
Service: Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11am at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, Shreveport.

Patricia Phenor Stripling
September 12, 1962 – September 25, 2026
Service: Friday, October 2, 2026, 11am at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, Shreveport.

Beverly D. B. Davis
July 25, 1950 – September 24, 2026
Service: Friday, October 2, 2026, 12pm at Calvary Baptist Church, Shreveport.

Kenneth Lawrence “Ken” Lerchie
November 12, 1947 – September 24, 2026
Service: Friday, October 2, 2026, 10:30am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shreveport.

Robert James Waddles
October 4, 1946 – September 23, 2026
Service: Friday, October 2, 2026, 11am at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home, Shreveport.

Donald Terrekk
November 30, 1964 – September 22, 2026
Service: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 1pm at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home, Shreveport.

Karolyn May Parsons
January 26, 1948 — September 21, 2026
Service: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:30am at Airline Drive Church of Christ, Bossier City.

Timothy Allen “Timmy” Johnston
September 16, 1968 — September 20, 2026
Service: Thursday, October 1, 2026, 1pm at Aulds Funeral Home, Shreveport.

David McClain
July 23, 1971 – September 19, 2026
Service: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11am at Sunflower Baptist Church, Bossier City.

Nelva Rodney
February 2, 1939 – September 19, 2026
Service: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 12pm at St. Peter Baptist Church, Shreveport.

Brigitte Kay Teague
February 21, 1960 — September 18, 2026
Service: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 5pm at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Bossier City.

Robert Allen Jones
August 27, 1955 – September 16, 2026
Service: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11am at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home, Shreveport.

James David Shaw
January 4, 1950 – September 14, 2026
Service: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 4pm at Osborn Funeral Home, Shreveport.

Betty Lou Crews Smith
April 10, 1933 — September 12, 2026
Service: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11am at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Shreveport.

Jerry Grass
December 21, 1935 — August 27, 2026
Service: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 11:30am at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Keithville.

Robert Ashley Jahnke
March 11, 1945 – August 10, 2026
Service: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11am at Christ United Methodist Church, Shreveport.

Helen Christine “Chris” Frazier Belk
October 1, 1953 — August 6, 2026
Service: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 2pm at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, Shreveport.

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Shreveport Police are investigating a shooting that left three juveniles injured, including a 2-year-old child and a 13-year-old who suffered life-threatening injuries.

Officers responded to 6725 Buncombe Road, Olde Salem Village Apartments, following reports of multiple people shot near the apartment complex basketball court.

The preliminary investigation indicates an unknown suspect fired multiple rounds toward the basketball court from a distance, striking three juveniles.

The victims include:

* A 2-year-old who suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

* A 13-year-old who suffered life-threatening injuries.

* A 17-year-old whose condition is unknown at this time.

Shreveport Police Crime Scene Investigators and detectives are currently on scene processing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and working to determine exactly what led to the shooting.

This investigation remains in its very early stages, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Someone knows who fired these shots. Someone saw something, heard something, or has information that could help detectives identify the person responsible.

Three children were struck by gunfire. Crimes like this cannot go unanswered.

Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact the Shreveport Police Department immediately. Those wishing to remain anonymous may provide information through Shreveport-Caddo Crime Stoppers.

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A traffic stop near Hearne Avenue and Shreveport-Blanchard Highway on Sept. 25 led to the arrest of Trevon Lewis and the seizure of narcotics and a fully loaded AR-style pistol, according to the Shreveport Police Department.

The Shreveport Police Department said the traffic stop was conducted by a patrol officer.

The department commended its patrol officers for their work conducting traffic stops, answering calls, pursuing leads and working to make Shreveport safer.

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Shreveport Police arrested Warde Liesmann just before midnight Sept. 23, 2026, in the 1000 block of Marshall Street.

Liesmann was contacted by officers with the Shreveport Police Department’s Vice Unit and charged with obscenity.

Louisiana Revised Statute 14:106 defines obscenity through several prohibited acts. One provision covers the intentional exposure of specified body parts in a public place or a place open to public view when done with the intent to arouse sexual desire, when it appeals to prurient interest, or when it is patently offensive.

The statute also addresses other conduct, including certain displays of sexual conduct and obscene material.

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Corporal Anthony Haines and Sergeant Jonathan Varnell of the Shreveport Police Department recently completed a 40-hour HAZMAT Awareness and Operations Certification Course at JSTEC-LSP as part of their work with the department’s DART Unit.

The officers are among the department’s personnel who respond when hazardous materials are involved.

With Interstate 20 and Interstate 49 running through Shreveport, trucks carrying hazardous materials travel through the city daily. Specialized training is used when there is a crash, spill, leak or other hazardous-material incident.

The Shreveport Police Department said being prepared for unexpected incidents is part of protecting the city.

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Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single-vehicle crash on Sept. 26 around 5 am on Louisiana Highway 154 near Springhill Church Road. The crash claimed the life of a 20-year-old man from Ringgold.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2024 Toyota Sienna was traveling east on Louisiana Highway 154. For reasons still under investigation, the Sienna exited the roadway and collided with a tree. Following the crash, the vehicle caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames.

The driver of the Sienna, whose seat belt use is unknown due to the severity of the crash, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Impairment is unknown; however, standard toxicology samples were taken and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, Louisiana State Police urges all drivers to obey all traffic laws and remain alert while driving. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions such as these can often mean the difference between life and death.

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Shreveport Domestic Violence Calls Surpass 2,124 — Highest in Five Years
Shreveport Police Department

Shreveport Police report that domestic violence calls have surpassed 2,124 in 2026 — the highest number the department has recorded in the past five years. About 40 percent of those calls have been linked to homicides in Shreveport this year, according to SPD spokesperson Cpl. Chris Bordelon. SPD officials said the April 19 Cedar Grove tragedy has raised public awareness and may be a factor in residents calling for help earlier. The department is partnering with local organizations including Project Celebration to connect victims with resources and to de-escalate situations before they turn deadly. Residents seeking help can contact the Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-888-411-1333.

Caddo Coroner Identifies Woman Killed in North Shreveport Crash Friday
Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office, Shreveport Police Department

The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office has identified the woman killed in a car crash Friday, Sept. 25, in north Shreveport. Additional details on the circumstances of the crash and the identity of the victim are expected from the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office and Shreveport Police as the investigation continues.

Shreveport’s William Joyce Featured in Newly Opened Lucas Museum in Los Angeles
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

The artwork of Shreveport native William Joyce is among the featured works in the newly opened Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, which held its grand opening over the weekend. Joyce, one of the most acclaimed children’s book illustrators and animators in the world, is known for works including The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. The Lucas Museum, founded by Star Wars creator George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, is dedicated to the art of visual storytelling. Joyce’s inclusion in the museum’s opening represents a major moment for Shreveport’s arts legacy on the national stage.

Stonewall Man Sentenced in Vehicular Homicide After Victim’s Widow Speaks
Caddo Parish District Court, Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office

A Stonewall man who pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide was sentenced Thursday in Caddo Parish District Court after the victim’s widow delivered a victim impact statement. Additional details on the defendant’s identity, the length of the sentence, and the circumstances of the crash are expected from the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office.


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By DAVID ERSOFF, Journal Contributor

I had not been down to the Louisiana Boardwalk since the last night the dueling pianos played. I’ve never played pickleball but I knew The Picklr opened, but had not checked it out just yet. Then I saw on social media a new restaurant, with a respected local chef at the helm, opened next to The Picklr.

The Brine, 201 Boardwalk Blvd., Bossier City, staged a soft opening a few weeks ago. Their official opening day is set for this Friday, October 2. A soft opening is when a restaurant will generally run a limited menu and limit the number of guests they serve, all with the goal of getting the staff trained to iron out any kinks in their systems. They advertise it this way so guests understand this is a training period. They want feedback good and constructive, so they can succeed in the long run.

The owner of El Cabo Verde and Zuzul Coastal Cuisine, Chef Gabriel Balderas, has put his sights on helping revive the Louisiana Boardwalk by opening The Brine.

I purposefully waited until this week to go try The Brine to go with their official grand opening, hoping to help get the word out. The word is already out! The Brine has been busy right from the start, which directly goes to Chef Balderas’s reputation in the Shreveport-Bossier area.

I did not include a picture of the menu, as it was a limited one and I don’t want anyone to think they only had a small set of choices.

I started with the Fried Green Tomatoes, and they were thick, breaded nicely and fried to a golden brown perfection. The batter had a nice kick to it, which if had I known, I may not have ordered. I would have missed out. The spicy bite turned the dish into a high-end appetizer, one that could thrive on any restaurant’s menu.

For my entrée, I ordered the Grouper, and exchanged mashed potatoes for the corn succotash, not realizing rice already came with the fish. The Grouper had not arrived so there was another gulf white fish as a replacement. Sadly I don’t remember what our server said it was. I will have to go back and check, because it was outstanding, flaky and moist. It had a great flavor and the chef cooked it to perfection.

My daughter ordered the Fried Chicken, which was a boneless chicken breast. One look at the chicken and you could tell it was fried well, with a beautiful color. When she cut into it, it was juicy and full of flavor. She was nice enough to let me have a bite. I would order that any time.

They offered two options for dessert, which I didn’t want — well until I heard the second one, Key Lime Pie and a Caramel Bourbon Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding. Read that again, can anyone refuse that? Not me.

It tasted better than the name suggested. I will always save room for that dessert. I may even just order it to pick up when I don’t have time to dine there.

I am going to go out on a limb and say reservations will be a must once their official grand opening happens on Friday. I know I’ll be making mine very soon.

Contact David at dersoff@bellsouth.net

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JOURNAL STAFF

Keondre Wudtee was the winner by tiebreaker of $100 in the Shreveport-Bossier Journal High School Football Pick ‘Em Contest.

There’s another $100 prize on the line.  You have until Friday afternoon at 6 to enter this week’s contest. Anyone has the chance to win the $100 prize as the week’s top predictor of High School football games.


Contest Note: All players were awarded credit for the two games played Thursday — Parkway vs. Huntington and North DeSoto vs. Woodlawn. Because the North DeSoto vs. Woodlawn matchup was also used as Tiebreaker No. 1, all players were given credit for that tiebreaker as well.

Participation is very simple. Just click on this link:

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The Pick ‘Em portal opens to a menu of game-by-game matchups, with easy click-to-pick winning teams for each contest. One game will be used as a tiebreaker, with participants predicting the total points scored in that game. The one with the closest total to the actual total without going over would be the winner of a tiebreaker – if needed!

It takes 20-30 seconds to select your weekly picks!

Each week the picking will remain until 4 p.m. on Thursdays.

One person will win each week’s $100 prize, to be announced in the Journal early the following week as the next Pick ‘Em Contest launches.

All contest decisions by SBJ management are final.

Every participant will receive a FREE subscription to the Journal if you are not already signed up for the easily navigated, convenient 6:55 a.m. daily e-mail.

Enjoy it all, for FREE, and enter each week’s contest. You could collect $100, maybe more than once!

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Week 5 of the Shreveport-Bossier Journal’s annual High School Football Pick ’Em contest is underway, giving local fans another chance to test their gridiron knowledge and win cash.

Each week, the contest features 10 selected matchups highlighting Bossier and Caddo high schools and marquee regional games. The second round of competition concludes Friday, Oct. 2, so make your selections before kickoff to get in the game.

Each weekly winner will take home $100 and be featured with a photo in the Journal.

Participants can submit their picks online through the SBJ platform throughout the season to see who truly reigns as the top football prognosticator in Bossier and Caddo Parishes.

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• Anyone is eligible to participate for free, and each week’s winning participant will win a $100 prize. Each week, the winner will be the participant with the best record out of 10 selected high school football games. Ties will be broken by two separate tiebreakers consisting of guessing the total points scored in two designated weekly contests. The picker with the closest score, without going over, is the winner. All decisions by Management/SBJ are final. The contest can be modified and/or cancelled without notice to the public.
  
  The only persons not eligible to participate are the publisher, the publisher’s immediate family, and regular content contributors to the Journal as determined by Management/SBJ.
  
• There is no entry fee. All contest decisions by Journal management are final. Weekly winners will be notified on Mondays and must agree to have their photo published in the Journal.
  
• Every participant receives a free subscription to the Journal, delivered directly to their inbox daily at 6:55 a.m.

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By JOHN JAMES MARSHALL, Journal Sports

If the authorities are looking for a place to hide out someone in the witness protection program, they missed a golden opportunity Friday night at Jerry Burton Stadium.

Put them on the punting team. Didn’t matter it was Northwood’s or Loyola’s. Neither one made an appearance on the field.

You might think that a game that finished with a score of 71-53 would have all sorts of craziness in it, but as 124-point games go, this one was pretty simple. Both teams scored touchdowns every time they had possession of the ball – more on that in a moment – until the Flyers took a knee to end the game and raise their record to 3-1. And even then you weren’t sure if somehow the ball might end up in the end zone.

Loyola was able to pass it in, run it in and kickoff return it into the end zone 11 times.

Northwood was able to mostly run it in (there was one TD pass) and made it to the end zone eight times.

The difference in those possessions was the difference in the game. (It sure wasn’t because of the punting.)

Let’s boil it down for you: Northwood’s running game couldn’t be stopped (415 rushing yards, 8.0 per carry) and Loyola’s passing game couldn’t be stopped (422 yards, 20.1 yards per completion.)  However, it should be noted that the Flyers ran for 158 yards and Northwood was 8-for-8 in passing.

But the Flyers took advantage of three opportunities that changed everything.

The first came at the end of the first half. The very end of the first half.

After the back-and-forth touchdowns put Northwood ahead 28-19 with 52 seconds left before halftime, the Flyers deftly made their way down the field to try to eke out one more score. J.T. Taylor caught a swing pass as the clock was winding down and was tackled at the Northwood 22. When everyone turned to the scoreboard, it showed 0:00.

The Falcons began to head to the dressing room while the Flyers insisted there was one second remaining. Loyola caught a bit of a break because Taylor’s catch-and-run was in the direction of the scoreboard and the referees were able to see both the tackle and the time in sequence. (Game film later showed that Taylor was down with 0:01 on the clock).

But the Flyers still had to score from 22 yards out with one second left. That’s when quarterback Bryce Restovich scrambled out of the pocket to his right, and as the Falcon defenders drifted toward him, they lost sight of receiver Charlie McKenzie standing lonesome on the goal line. Restovich flung it across the field and McKenzie hopped into the end zone for an improbable touchdown to close the gap to 28-27.

The real payoff of that score was that Flyers got the ball to start the second half. When Restovich found Graham Kyle for a 64-yard score on the first play of the third quarter, Loyola had scored two touchdowns in 15 seconds of game time.

Striking quickly has been a cornerstone of the Flyers’ offense this year (averaging 53.8 points per game) and this game was no different. All 11 scoring drives lasted 3:28 or less and nine of them lasted no longer than 2:16.

The first possession lasted 14 seconds, which is how long it took Ty Walsworth to run into the end zone on an 87-yard kickoff return.

That was part of a huge night for the two junior receivers for the Flyers. McKenzie caught eight passes for 137 yards and Walsworth caught seven for 131 yards. Both had two touchdowns receiving.

“Those wide receivers look like defensive ends,” Northwood coach Austin Brown said. “And obviously Restovich is spectacular.”

“I’m just glad to have No. 3 (Walsworth) and No. 9 (McKenzie),” Loyola coach John Sella said. “And No. 8 isn’t too bad either.”

That would be Restovich, who completed 21 of 32 for 422 yards – his second-highest game in a career that now is approaching 8,000 yards. His 42-yard pass to McKenzie in the third quarter was the 100^th of his career – and then he threw three more.

Even more impressive was this stat for Restovich: In a game in which every possession was critical, Loyola was 5 of 5 on fourth down and the senior quarterback either threw or ran for all five.

That came after the Flyers took advantage of the other two opportunities they had. Loyola was able to steal offensive possessions by recovering two onside kicks in the second half and convert them into scores.

“Only one of those was intentional,” Sella said sheepishly. “We kind of mis-hit the other one.”

“Those things (the last play before half and the onside kick) were probably 21-point swings,” Brown said.

Northwood freshman Caden Stewart led the impressive Falcon running game with 144 yards on 23 carries.

Both teams will hop right back into the fire next week. Loyola will take on No. 1-ranked Calvary (Class 2A) and Northwood (1-3) will play No. 3-ranked North DeSoto (Class 4A).

Contact JJ at johnjamesmarshall@yahoo.com

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By DOUG IRELAND, Journal Sports

Ninth, out of nine. Oh, that preseason District 1-5A coaches poll was a slap in the face for running back Brandon Craig and his fellow seniors on the Haughton football team.

Something to prove? Rodney Dangerfield got more respect than the Buccaneers coming into this season, even after their 3-0 start. Three wins, by a combined 137-36, against lower classification teams with a combined 0-9 record going into Friday night – cue the Shania Twain song, “That Don’t Impress Me Much.”

But that start, and more, roused the Haughton community, which jammed the home stands at Harold E. Harlan Stadium for Friday’s district opener against a 2-1 Captain Shreve team. The scene around Dak Prescott Field looked and felt like the good ole days, 26 straight state playoff appearances through 2022, before the Bucs hit a skid, with paper-thin senior classes forcing a youth movement sending sophomores out in droves against salty district opponents.

Haughton won two 1-5A games and went 5-15 overall in its first two seasons under proud 30-year-old alumnus Matthew Sewell. No wonder the other district coaches gave this year’s team no preseason respect.

They will now, after the Bucs gutted the Gators 50-36, as Craig scored four touchdowns, fellow senior Taylor Weathersby threw for three, and a Buc who didn’t get on the field last fall, senior defensive end Luke Hensley, matched a school record with five quarterback sacks.

It was put up or shut up time, and Haughton felt it all week long.

“Coming to this game, it was like just something different. I shed a tear when I woke up today,” said Craig after running for 186 yards on 25 carries. “I was like man, I can’t lose this game. Because I just wanted to prove everybody wrong that was sleeping on us, that listed us number nine. I just wanted to prove everybody wrong.”

One game doesn’t make a season, but this one made a statement.

“This is probably our most important game in five years,” said Hensley, who knows more than a little bit about Haughton football history, being the grandson of former head coach Dude Hensley, and a third-generation Buccaneer. “We’ve been a very young team the past few years, and now we’ve got a lot of experienced seniors, and some really talented athletes. I feel like we’re ready to prove something.”

Nobody had more to unleash than he did.

Last fall, he didn’t play. He wanted to, he tried to, but he didn’t get off the bench. When new defensive coordinator Greg Baswell arrived for the spring semester, Hensley was already into a fierce offseason workout routine that rolled right into preseason practices. He opened eyes and earned his spot.

Friday night, he menaced Shreve sophomore quarterback Maddox Parrott all night. His sacks seemed to come in the biggest moments, when Shreve was on the move. Hensley ended the Gators’ last series with two straight, moving them 23 yards backwards, slamming the door.

“I just read the block and executed whenever I saw the gap. We watched a lot of film this week and we knew he was going to do those boot rollouts and stuff and anytime he did that, I was there. I was ready to make the play,” said Hensley.

“The guys around me just executed and it allowed me to make plays. We all flew to the football,” he said. “When they put up points, we didn’t put our heads down and we didn’t give up. We got back out there and we did our job.”

Weathersby did, as usual, going 15 of 27 for 277 yards and making all the right moves with the Bucs offense.

“He was in total control,” said Sewell. “This was his 31st high school varsity football game. There’s nothing he hasn’t seen and he’s just very composed and does a great job taking care of the football and directing the offense. I’m just so happy he plays for us.”

Another senior, Ethan Johnson, showed how he led the state in receiving last year with 136 yards on seven catches, including two scores.

Craig’s last TD clinched it. Shreve closed within 43-36 with 5:19 to go on a 5-yard flip from Parrott (262 yards, 3 TDs on 21 of 33 aim) to Kaleb Law (131 yards, 2 TDs on seven grabs), after tailback Gabe Lockett’s career night (214 yards on 21 carries, including two scores).

Craig covered 34 yards on Haughton’s next three plays, and three snaps later, followed a perfect tackle trap block by Jaxon Raley that cracked a crease, and cut back on a 30-yarder with exactly two minutes left.

Hensley’s last two sacks slammed the door and earned Sewell a couple of end-of-game icy water-cooler dousings.

“I’ve never had one of those,” he said. “It’s a shock to the system to be honest.”

Just like the Bucs’ unbeaten mark is to quite a few opposing coaches.

Contact Doug at sbjdoug@gmail.com

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By MATT VINES, Journal Sports

And then there were three.

With Airline falling from the ranks of the unbeaten in a non-district contest on the first week that District 1-5A and District 1-4A started league play, just three Shreveport-Bossier teams remain undefeated.

Calvary (4-0) pitched a shutout of Union Parish (53-0), a program that competed for state titles not long ago but is navigating through the first season of a new coach.

The Cavaliers, who zeroed Union Parish for the second straight season, have won their four games by an average of 42 points.

Calvary’s toughest test yet comes in the form of a Loyola bunch that will immensely pressure a Cavaliers defense allowing less than 12 points per game.

Fellow District 1-2A member Green Oaks (4-0) still has a zero in the loss column after a domination of Red River (50-22).

The Giants were the favorites on the road against a winless Red River bunch, but one particular statistic further lends evidence that Green Oaks will present a challenge to Calvary in district play.

Red River had scored first in all three contests (Tioga, St. Mary’s and Parkway), including building a 12-0 lead against the Panthers.

The Giants were on a short week after an emotional Soul Bowl win in the final seconds, and they went down to Coushatta and built a 26-0 lead in the first half.

It’s more than just another win – it’s discipline and preparation in just the second season under coach Nick Peoples.

Haughton (4-0) earned considerable respect for its 50-36 win against Captain Shreve to open District 1-5A play.

The Bucs’ first three opponents combined for an 0-9 record heading into this week, but Haughton backed up its early performances with Friday’s victory.

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Haughton beating Parkway this Thursday on the road in that annual neighborhood rumble can thrust the Bucs fully into district contender status.

What about Airline?

The Vikings had pulled out two close wins against Wossman and Pulaski Academy (Ark.) in the first three weeks, but Airline couldn’t fend off a Franklin Parish team that ranked No. 6 in Class 4A coming in.

Airline led by 10 headed into the fourth quarter but was outscored 27-6 in the final stanza, nearly single-handedly by the Patriots Trey Martin. The LSU commit scored six touchdowns, three in the final period.

The Vikings fumbled on fourth down with Franklin Parish leading by four points midway through the disasterous fourth quarter that sealed the deal.

Airline is still a District 1-5A contender as they are still in a group with Haughton, Evangel and Parkway that appears to have separated themselves.

Evangel whipped Benton (49-14) and Parkway locked down Huntington (29-6) last week.

North Caddo gets off the snide, six still winless

The Titans hung a W on their record as they outlasted Plain Dealing in a battle of winless teams, played earlier than scheduled, with a running clock because the lights at North Caddo’s Johnny Prudhomme Stadium were not working.

North Caddo (1-2), which has already had a bye, logged its first shutout win since 2023 – a 62-0 demolishing of Bolton Academy.

Six Shreveport-Bossier teams are still winless.

Plain Dealing (0-4) showed a lot of fight despite a multitude of injuries, which forced the Lions to play five eighth graders among just 18 players able to dress out. Coach Jerry Byrd reported he had four eighth-graders on defense in the second half, but he was not complaining, simply proud of the effort his team gave in a tough situation.

Class 5A members Huntington (0-4) and Byrd (0-4) are somewhat surprises on this list, but a closer look at their schedule reveals mighty tough roads.

The Raiders, who play Franklin Parish this week, have lost to Calvary, Edna Karr, Evangel and Parkway, scoring single digits in three of those losses.

Byrd did challenge defending state champion Ouachita, Airline and North DeSoto in the first three weeks, but the Yellow Jackets weren’t close to Texas member Pleasant Grove (47-7) on Friday. Complicating the challenge: Byrd is down at least four players at quarterback, plugging in 115-pound sophomore receiver Aden Fullwood, and played Friday without prolific senior running back Christian Maxie, sidelined with an injury.

Two more winless schools hail from District 1-4A.

Southwood (0-4) got on the board for the first time this season in a 44-8 loss to Booker T. Washington (3-1).

Woodlawn (0-4) was held scoreless for the first time this season in a 55-0 romp by visiting North DeSoto.

Magnolia School of Excellence (0-4) is showing improvement each week. While falling to Beekman Charter by a score of 40-6, the Mariners avoided a running clock for the second consecutive Friday night.

Contact Matt at matt.vines@lsus.edu

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By DOUG IRELAND, Journal Sports

MEDINAH, Ill. – Shreveport native Sam Burns played in every session of the 2026 President’s Cup, his fifth straight international competition, and was last spotted Sunday enjoying the United States team celebration after getting congratulations from President Trump.

That’s the bottom line. Burns, the 30-year-old Calvary Baptist graduate, was a key figure in the Americans’ 12^th consecutive Presidents Cup victory, his third since 2022.

It required a monumental comeback in Sunday’s singles play, with the U.S. scoring 9 ½ points to overcome a three-point deficit and defeat the International team 17-13.

Burns did not score on Sunday, falling 3-and-1 to Sungjae Im after rallying from three one-hole deficits in a tightly-contested match.

But he earlier won a pair of matches with his pal Scottie Scheffler, notably a 2-and-1 fourball triumph Saturday when Burns hit back-to-back approaches within close reach of the pin on holes 16 and 17 to provide birdies that sealed the outcome.

“It just felt like it was the time to pick my guy up and actually contribute to this match,” he said. “Fortunately I was able to hit a really good shot and hole the putt (a 4-footer on 16).”

Burns, now a resident of Choudrant in Lincoln Parish, drained a series of putts in Thursday’s opening session to keep him and Scheffler in the game, and delivered the pivotal shot, an 8-iron to two feet on the 14^th hole for a birdie that turned things the Americans’ way in a 1-up win over Im and Min Woo Lee.

Overall in the five sessions over four days, he ranked third in the field of 24 players in overall strokes gained at plus 2.88.

It finished a 2026 campaign that despite not winning any tournament, has been his most successful. Burns had a career-best $9.4 million in official PGA Tour winnings, was fourth in the U.S. Presidents Cup points standings and finished eighth in the Official World Golf Rankings.

The former Calvary Baptist three-time state champion and two-time LSU All-American was top 10 in three of the year’s four majors, tying for seventh at The Masters, finishing outright second at the U.S. Open and outright third at the British Open, which began nine days after his wife Caroline, a C.E. Byrd and LSU graduate, gave birth to the couple’s second child.

Burns made 17 of 20 cuts, had four top 5 finishes and six top 10s. His career earnings climbed over $44 million, and he also added some top-level endorsement deals and enhanced existing relationships.

He’s homebound having added to his career resume with another Presidents Cup victory. That’s the bottom line.

Contact Doug at sbjdoug@gmail.com

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