Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #27 – Ethan Sipes
The 28th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon linebacker No. 15 Ethan Sipes. Sipes, who is second on the team in tackles, registered four consecutive double-digit tackle games earlier this season, including a career-high 15 tackles against Parkway. On Thursday, Ethan and the Jackets will face Captain Shreve in the 47th annual “Backyard Brawl.” #StingEm
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #27 – Desmond Simmons
The 27th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon fullback No. 8 Desmond Simmons. Simmons has rushed for 544 yards and six touchdowns in only five games this season. On Thursday, Desmond and the Jackets will face Captain Shreve in the 47th annual “Backyard Brawl.” #StingEm
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #26 – Joshua Vienne
The 26th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon offensive lineman and long snapper No. 53 Joshua Vienne. Vienne has been the long snapper on all five of Byrd’s field goals this season, including the record-tying 56-yarder against Benton. On Thursday, Josh and the Jackets will face Captain Shreve in the 47th annual “Backyard Brawl.” #StingEm
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #25 – Alex Schoonover
The 25th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon wide receiver No. 2 Alex Schoonover. Schoonover is Byrd’s leading receiver, averaging 18 yards per reception. He has three touchdown receptions, including the game winner against Huntington. On Friday, Alex and the Jackets take on the undefeated Airline Vikings. #StingEm
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #24 – Jeremy Rundle
The 24th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon offensive lineman No. 70 Jeremy Rundle. Rundle is a member of Byrd’s offensive line that has paved the way for the Jackets’ offense to average over 389 yards and 34 points per game. On Friday, Jeremy and the Jackets take on the undefeated Airline Vikings. #StingEm
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #23 – Kristian Roberson
The 23rd Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon wide receiver No. 7 Kristian Roberson. Roberson, who was a defensive back but moved to wide receiver this season, has helped Byrd’s offense to average over 389 yards and 34 points per game. On Friday, Kristian and the Jackets take on the undefeated Airline Vikings. #StingEm
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #22 – Gevin Phill
The 22nd Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon running back No. 22 Gevin Phill. Phill, who has rushed for 110 yards on 15 carries this season, has helped Byrd’s offense to average over 386 yards and 36 points per game. Tonight, Gevin and the Jackets travel up to Benton to try and tame the Tigers. #StingEm
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #21 – Rhyan Perry
The 21st Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon defensive end No. 98 Rhyan Perry. Perry is a member of Byrd’s outstanding defensive line. He has registered 20 tackles, 4.5 tackles-for-loss and 1.5 sacks on the season. On Friday night, Rhyan and the Jackets will travel up to Benton to try and tame the Tigers. #StingEm
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #20 – David Nadeau
The 20th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon offensive lineman No. 63 David Nadeau. Nadeau is a member of the offensive line that has paved the way for the Byrd offense to average 388 yards and 34 points per game. On Friday night, David and the Jackets will take on the Natchitoches Central Chiefs. #StingEm
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #18 – James Logan
The 18th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon defensive back No. 11 James Logan. Through five games, Logan has registered 19 total tackles, including 12 solo stops, two interceptions and one pass break up. On Friday night, James and the Jackets travel to Independence Stadium to battle the Huntington Raiders. #StingEm
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #19 – Tanner Murrell
The 19th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon offensive lineman No. 79 Tanner Murrell. Murrell is a member of the offensive line that has paved the way for the Byrd offense to average 386 yards and 36 points per game. On Friday night, Tanner and the Jackets travel to Independence Stadium to battle the Huntington Raiders. #StingEm
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #17 – Daniel Jovic
The 17th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon defensive lineman No. 96 Daniel Jovic. Jovic is a member of Byrd’s Purple Swarm Defense that’s limiting opposing offenses to less than 300 yards a game. On Friday night, Daniel and the Jackets travel to Independence Stadium to battle the Huntington Raiders. #StingEm
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #16 – Joshua Hutson
The 16th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon offensive lineman No. 69 Joshua Hutson. Hutson is a member of the offensive line that has paved the way for the Byrd offense to average 386.8 yards and 36.2 points per game. On Friday night, Joshua and the Jackets travel to south Bossier City to face the Parkway Panthers. #StingEm
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #15 – Quinton Hilliard
The 15th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon running back No. 24 Quinton Hilliard. In four games, Hilliard has rushed for 289 yards on 26 carries and has averaged over 11 yards per carry. He leads the team with six rushing touchdowns. On Friday night, Quinton and the Yellow Jackets will face the Parkway Panthers in south …
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #14 – Evan Hayes
The 14th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon offensive lineman No. 76 Evan Hayes. Hayes is a member of the offensive line that has paved the way for the Byrd offense to average 386.3 yards and 36.7 points per game. On Friday night, Evan and the Jackets travel to Harvey, La., to battle the John Ehret Patriots. #StingEm
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #13 – Sam Greer
The 13th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon linebacker No. 3 Sam Greer. Greer, who led the team in tackles last year with 98, including six double-digit tackle games, has picked up where he left off by logging double-digit tackles in two of Byrd’s three games this season. On Friday night, Sam and the Yellow Jackets will …
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #12 – Kian Fox
The 12th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon strong safety No. 40 Kian Fox. Fox is a member of Byrd’s Purple Swarm Defense that’s allowing just 12 points a game. Kian and the Yellow Jackets travel to Evangel on Friday night to battle the Eagles. #StingEm
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #11 – Cameron Evans
The 11th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon strong safety No. 17 Cameron Evans. Evans’ first career interception came in Byrd’s 26-10 season-opening win over the St. Amant Gators. It was one of three picks for the Purple Swarm Defense in the game. Cameron and the Yellow Jackets face the Evangel Eagles on Friday night. #StingEm
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #7 – Jackson Cooper
The seventh Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon kicker and wide receiver No. 86 Jackson Cooper. Cooper pulls double duty as a kicker and a wide receiver. In addition to seeing action as a punter and kicker in 2023, he had a big 27-yard reception against Southwood. Jackson and the Yellow Jackets open the 2024 season tonight …
Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight #6 – Mason Coenen
The sixth Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon tackle No. 58 Mason Coenen. Coenen earned a starting tackle spot last season and was part of an offensive line that helped the Jackets average over 300 rushing yards and 27 points a game. Mason and the Yellow Jackets open the season tonight at St. Amant. #StingEm
2024 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #5 Elijah Chembles
The fifth Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon center No. 60 Elijah Chembles. Chembles was part of an offensive line that helped the Jackets average over 300 rushing yards a game in 2023. Elijah and the Yellow Jackets face the Captain Shreve Gators tonight in the 2024 Jamboree. #StingEm
2024 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #4 Braylen Buckingham
The fourth Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon tight end No. 80 Braylen Buckingham. A Byrd legacy, Buckingham is one of six returning offensive starters in 2024. See Braylon and the Yellow Jackets battle the Captain Shreve Gators tonight in the 2024 Jamboree. #StingEm
2024 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #3 Ayden Boutte
The third Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon offensive guard No. 50 Ayden Boutte. Boutte saw playing time last season and is expected to compete for the starting right guard spot this season. See Ayden and the Yellow Jackets take on rival Captain Shreve tonight in the 2024 Jamboree. #StingEm
2024 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #2 Harrison Ayres
The second Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon quarterback No. 25 Harrison Ayres. Ayres took over as the Jackets’ starting quarterback in week three last season. He rushed for 340 yards and four touchdowns and averaged nearly five yards a carry. See Harrison and the Yellow Jackets battle the defending Non-Select Div. I State Champion Ruston Bearcats …
2024 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #1 Kaiden Abraham-Miller
The first Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2024 shines brightly upon defensive back No. 14 Kaiden Abraham-Miller. Abraham-Miller’s first quarter interception in the 2023 regular season finale against Natchitoches Central allowed him to set the single-season interception record with six. Kaiden and the Yellow Jackets scrimmage the defending Non-Select Div. I State Champion Ruston Bearcats tonight at Byrd’s Bundrick Field. …
Run the City 5K & Fun Run
Hosted by C.E. Byrd Football Booster Club Saturday, June 29, 2024 • 7:30 a.m.-Fun Run, 8:00 a.m. 5k C.E. Byrd Football Field 3201 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104 The mission of the C.E. Byrd Football Booster Club is to uphold and enhance the storied legacy of our football program, ensuring its competitiveness and sustaining our century-long winning tradition. Through dedicated …
GIRLS’ LACROSSE PLAYING AT FREEDOM FIELDS IN BOSSIER 3PM THIS SATURDAY!
Come out and support NOT only your LADY LAXERS, but the Boys Lacrosse Teams as well! This Saturday, Feb 17th at 3pm–Freedom Fields 2810 E Texas St, Bossier City! Ladies play at 3pm, Boys JV at 5pm and Boys Varsity at 7pm. This is an awesome venue!
The 2024 Byrd Yellow Jackets
2024 Byrd Yellow Jackets Front Row – Seniors (l to r): Hunter Koos, Grant Johnson, Will Metrejean, Ryan Lee, Tyler Wooldridge Second Row – Juniors (l to r): Parker Townsend, John Horton, Cooper LaCoste, Kade Hines; Third Row – Juniors (l to r): Ben Walls, Zach Wilburn, Julien Vinet, Joshua Vienne, Jacob Harris Fourth Row – Sophomores (l to …
2024 Byrd Baseball Buzz Bash
C.E. Byrd Baseball Buzz Bash is Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, from 7-11 p.m. at The Remington Garage. Buffet dinner with silent and live auctions, live music and a cash bar. $50 donation with all proceeds going to the Yellow Jackets’ baseball program.
2023 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #97 Mattias Franklin
The 17th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2023 shines brightly upon defensive lineman No. 97 Mattias Franklin. Franklin has started every game at defensive tackle and has 14 tackles and 3.5 tackles-for-loss. Mattias and the Yellow Jackets will travel to Metairie to face the Jesuit Blue Jays in the first round of the LHSAA’s Select Div. I Playoffs on Friday, …
2023 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #75 Aidan Baldwin
The 16th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2023 shines brightly upon offensive lineman No. 75 Aidan Baldwin. Baldwin provided quality depth to an offensive line that helped lead Byrd’s offense to average over 300 yards of total offense and over 30 points per game this season. Aidan and the Yellow Jackets will travel to Metairie to face the Jesuit Blue …
2023 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #72 Owen Scott
The 14th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2023 shines brightly upon offensive lineman No. 72 Owen Scott. The youngest of three Scott brothers to wear the purple and gold, Owen is part of an offensive line that has paved the way for Byrd’s offense to average over 300 yards of total offense and nearly 30 points per game this season. …
2023 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #71 Gehrig Smith
The 13th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2023 shines brightly upon offensive lineman No. 71 Gehrig Smith. Smith is part of an offensive line that has paved the way for Byrd’s offense to average over 300 yards of total offense and nearly 30 points per game. Gehrig and the Yellow Jackets will play their final regular season game on Friday, …
2023 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #66 Desmond Bell
The 12th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2023 shines brightly upon defensive lineman No. 66 Desmond Bell. Bell has helped provide quality depth to Byrd’s defensive line. Desmond and the Yellow Jackets will try to corral the Southwood Cowboys on Friday, Oct. 27, at Independence Stadium. #StingEm #onelove
2023 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #64 Willie Hearod
The 11th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2023 shines brightly upon center No. 64 Willie Hearod. Each Byrd offensive play begins with Hearod’s snap of the football. Hearod has helped pave the way for Byrd’s offense to average over 300 yards and 28 points per game. Willie and the Yellow Jackets will try to corral the Southwood Cowboys on Friday, …
2023 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #62 Noah Slaughter
The 10th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2023 shines brightly upon offensive lineman No. 62 Noah Slaughter. One of the pillars of the Jackets’ offensive line, Slaughter has helped pave the way for Byrd’s offense to average nearly 300 yards and 28 points per game. See Noah and the Yellow Jackets battle the Airline Vikings Friday, Oct. 20, at Airline …
2023 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #45 John Rushing
The ninth Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2023 shines brightly upon defensive end No. 45 John Rushing. Rushing has started every game this season and has 19 total tackles, including 10 solo stops, and two tackles-for-loss on the season. See John and the Yellow Jackets take on the Airline Vikings Friday, Oct. 20, at Airline Stadium. #StingEm #onelove
2023 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #44 Grant Johnson
The eighth Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2023 shines brightly upon defensive back and long snapper No. 44 Grant Johnson. Johnson, who also plays baseball at Byrd, is the starting free safety and he’s the long snapper on punts and place kicks. He has 28 total tackles, three tackles-for-loss, two passes defended and two interceptions on the season. See Grant …
2023 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #33 Jontavious Mobery
The seventh Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2023 shines brightly upon wing back No. 33 Jontavious Mobery. Playing without its top two running backs Byrd needed someone to fill that void, Mobery did so in a big way by rushing for a game-high 157 yards and three touchdowns in Byrd’s 61-35 win over Benton. See Jontavious and the Yellow Jackets …
2023 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #20 Dixon Poirier
The sixth Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2023 shines brightly upon fullback No. 20 Dixon Poirier. Poirier was well on his way to a career night against Captain Shreve when he suffered a career-ending arm injury in the third quarter. He finished the night with 142 rushing yards, two touchdowns and a blocked punt. The entire City of Byrd sends …
2023 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #16 Roshun Johnson
The fifth Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2023 shines brightly upon linebacker No. 16 Roshun Johnson. Johnson has been a member of Byrd’s Purple Swarm Defense the past three seasons. On Thursday, Sept. 21, Roshun and the Yellow Jackets will meet the Captain Shreve Gators in the 46th edition of the “Backyard Brawl.” #StingEm #onelove
2023 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #9 Matthew Booras
The fourth Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2023 shines brightly upon receiver and kick returner No. 9 Matthew Booras. Booras has made the transition from punter and kicker to wide receiver and kick returner this season. He has five kickoff returns for 102 yards and two punt returns for 36 yards through the first two games. On Thursday, Sept. 14, …
Freshman Homecoming Dine and Ride
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 6:00 P.M. – 12:00 A.M. DINNER AND AFTER PARTY AT The Supper Club 610 COMMERCE STREET $75 per student (dance ticket not included) Purchase tickets through Local Level Events Deadline to purchase tickets is Saturday, October 14th. Security Chaperones are present at all locations including bus transport to and from Byrd High School 2 police officers …
2023 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #6 Ashton Fullwood
The third Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2023 shines brightly upon linebacker No. 6 Ashton Fullwood. Fullwood is the lone returning starter to Byrd’s Purple Swarm Defense from 2022. He had nine tackles, including five solo stops, and a fumble recovery in Friday’s game against Pleasant Grove. On Thursday, Sept. 7, Ashton and the Yellow Jackets will battle the Huntington …
2023-2024 Volleyball Schedule
Date Day Team Level Location Start Aug 19 Sat Officials Scrim JV/V Parkway 11:00 AM Aug 24 Thurs V. Nat. Central F/JV/V Aug 31 Thurs @ Calvary F/JV/V Calvary 4:30 PM Sept 1-2 Fri/Sat @ Southern Invitational Varsity Woodlawn BR TBA Sept 6 Wed V. West Monroe JV/V Byrd 5:00 PM Sept 11 Mon Freshman Series Fresh 5:00 PM Sept …
2023 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #5 J.D. Gallman
The second Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2023 shines brightly upon quarterback No. 5 J.D. Gallman. During the 2022 season, Gallman was a wide receiver and the backup quarterback. He did start one game at quarterback last season for Byrd. Gallman was the starting quarterback and had a four-yard game-tying touchdown run in the final minute of last week’s Jamboree …
Tickets and Parking Information for Pleasant Grove Game
TICKETS & PARKING INFORMATION FOR PLEASANT GROVE GAME – Tickets must be purchased online at www.pghawks.com under the TICKETS tab. VARSITY TICKETS will be available to purchase on Monday, the week of the game. **CASH Tickets will NOT be available for purchase at the gate. Tickets can be purchased the day of the game, but must be purchased online at www.pghawks.com under tickets tab. -PARKING & …
2023 Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – #1 Abram Murray
The first Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2023 shines brightly upon punter / place kicker No. 1 Abram Murray. Murray finished the 2022 season 3-for-7 on field goal attempts. He was 48-of-50 on extra-point kicks. Forty-eight of his 64 kickoffs resulted in touchbacks with opponents average starting field position at the 21-yard -line. He scored 57 points on the season. …
Listen to Byrd Football anywhere in the world
Byrd football has been broadcast live on The Tiger (KWKH) for nearly 30 years. Charlie Cavell is in his 26th season as the “Voice of the Byrd Yellow Jackets” calling the play-by-play action. Dr. Kirk Martinson is the color analyst, while Byrd champion golfer Grant Reagan provides sideline reports. Marc Weddleton and Chad Ardoin are the statisticians. Byrd Football can …
NEW Online Spirit Store!
We are excited to have launched an online store for Byrd spirit wear, apparel, yard signs, and more! Click below to view one of the three categories of merchandise. Note: All orders will take 2-4 weeks to process depending on your order date.
2023 Varsity Roster
# Firstname Lastname POS CL HT WT 1 ABRAM MURRAY PK/P SR 6’0” 207 2 ALEX SCHOONOVER WR JR 6’1” 192 3 SAM GREER LB JR 5’11” 168 4 MALACHI JOHNSON RB JR 5’5” 155 5 J.D. GALLMAN QB SR 5’11” 157 6 ASHTON FULLWOOD LB SR 5’8” 221 7 KRISTIAN ROBERSON DB JR 6’0” 157 8 DESMOND SIMMONS RB …
2023 Freshmen Roster
# Firstname Lastname POS 2 PETER SANTIAGO CB/WR 3 CHRISTIAN MAXIE S/WB 8 LOGAN CARLSON WR 9 NOAH CHAISSON S/QB 11 PHILLIP LACOUR S 13 PEARCE WALTHALL WR 14 JACKSON DAVIS QB 15 CONRAD HILLIARD LB 16 MILLS COENEN DB/WB 17 JOHNATHAN HARRIS S/WR 18 TRENDON BAILEY WB 19 WILL DANIEL CB 20 BROCK WIMAN S 22 CHARLIE SEPULVADO WB/S …
Mandatory Parent’s Meeting Scheduled for July 27
Mandatory Parents Meeting – Thursday, July 27th at 5:30 p.m. in the Learning Center at school. Whether you’re new to Byrd or a have a returning player, please make plans to attend this meeting as Coach Ballew and others will share important information about the upcoming 2023 football season.
2023 Football Schedule
Varsity Varsity DAY Date H/A Varsity Opponent Location Scrim F 18-Aug A RUSTON RHS Jam TH 24-Aug H CAPTAIN SHREVE L HEDGES 1 F 1-Sep A PLEASANT GROVE PGHS 2 F 8-Sep H HUNTINGTON L HEDGES 3 TH 14-Sep H CALVARY L HEDGES 4 TH 21-Sep A CAPTAIN SHREVE L HEDGES 5 TH 28-Sep H BENTON L HEDGES 6 F …
Byrd Football Summer Workout Schedule
*this post was updated on May 2, 2023* Byrd Football Players and Parents, Summer workout sessions are available to all football players. Workouts are conducted from 8:00 am to 10:00 am Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the summer. Workouts begin on the Byrd Football Field and transition to the Weight Room. Players should enter the field through the gate on …
Lake Lambert’s triple propels Byrd comeback in 8-7 win over Texas High
Shreveport, La. – Lake Lambert’s two-out, RBI triple in the bottom of the sixth inning helped propel the Byrd Yellow Jackets to an 8-7 comeback win over the Texas High Tigers here Thursday night. Th Yellow Jackets trailed the Tigers 7-4 entering the bottom of the sixth. Byrd pounded out four hits in the inning, including Lambert’s big extra-base hit. …
Byrd opens the season with a 9-2 win over Loyola
SHREVEPORT, La. – The C.E. Byrd Yellow Jackets baseball team opened the 2023 season with a resounding 9-2 win over the Loyola College Prep Flyers Monday night at Byrd’s Baseball Field a.ka. “The Hive.” Byrd got off to a quick start by scoring four runs in the first inning. Sophomore third baseman Zach Wilburn tripled and would score on Brooks …
2023 Byrd Baseball Buzz Bash – Take Me Out To The Ballgame
The 2023 Byrd Baseball Buzz Bash – “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 10 at East Ridge Country Club. Doors open at 7 p.m. There will be a silent auction, live auction, music, buffet dinner and a cash bar. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased through any Byrd baseball player. All proceeds go to …
Brossette named Defensive MVP, five other Jackets earn All-City honors
Meet the Shreveport Times All-City high school football team for the 2022 season Jimmy Watson Shreveport Times View Comments 0:49 1:27 The 2022 Shreveport Times All-City football team encompasses the 19 football schools within Caddo and Bossier parishes. The Times All-Area football includes schools in Bienville, Claiborne, DeSoto, Jackson, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Webster parishes. 2022 Shreveport Times …