Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – No. 10 Christian Jones

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The fourth Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight shines upon N0. 10 safety Christian Jones. One of the leaders of Byrd’s Purple Swarm Defense, Jones earned a starting spot early last year because of his nose for the football and playmaking abilities. Jones and the Purple Swarm Defense did not give up any points last week against Pleasant Grove. The Yellow Jackets …

Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – No. 9 Brooks Brossette

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The third Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight shines on No. 9 linebacker Brooks Brossette. An All-District and All-City performer, Brossette led the Purple Swarm Defense with 106 tackles in 2021. His speed and tenacity will be on display tonight when Brooks and the Yellow Jackets battle the Pleasant Grove Hawks. #StingEm #OneLove

Listen to Byrd Football on 1130 The Tiger

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Tune to 1130 The Tiger for tonight’s season opener between the Byrd Yellow Jackets and Pleasant Grove Hawks. The Origin Bank Pregame Show begins at 6:30, kickoff at 7 on 103.3 FM and AM 1130 The Tiger, www.1130thetiger.com or on the 1130 The Tiger app. You can also click on the 1130 The Tiger link on the Byrd Football page. …

Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – No. 3 Josh Allen

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The second Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight is No. 3 running back Josh Allen. Allen is the starting right wingback in Byrd’s multi-option offense. He had a sensational 52-yard run in the Jamboree against Shreve last week. Allen and the Yellow Jackets kickoff the 2022 season against the Pleasant Grove Hawks at 7 p.m. on Friday at Lee Hedges Stadium. #StingEm …

Jamboree to be broadcast live on 1130 The Tiger

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🎤🚨BROADCAST ALERT 🚨🎙 Thursday’s jamboree between the Byrd Yellow Jackets and Captain Shreve Gators will be broadcast live on AM 1130 & 103.3 FM The Tiger. The broadcast will start at 6 p.m., so the jamboree will be joined in progress. In addition to tuning in on AM 1130 or 103.3 FM, you can listen to Byrd Yellow Jackets Football …

KTAL NBC 6 Preseason Blitz: C.E. Byrd Yellow Jackets

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Preseason Blitz: C.E. Byrd Yellow Jackets | KTALnews.com (arklatexhomepage.com) SHREVEPORT, La (KMSS/KTAL) – The C.E. Byrd Yellow Jackets will do whatever it takes to beat the heat. That’s why, if you want to watch them practice, you’re going to have to set your alarm well before sunrise. “If it gets too hot, we aren’t allowed to practice,” said second-year head …

Athlete Registration

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FORMERLY Register My Athlete.com Registration for Parents  Go to www.aktivate.com  Click Login  Click Create an Account (You only need ONE account, even if you have children in more than one high school and/or junior high; Do Not create another account if you have used Register My Athlete in the past)  Fill in personal account information (this should be the Parent’s …

Summer 2022 Football Workout Schedule

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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 Gladstone.  Water will be provided to all players and football cleats are not …

This Saturday! C.E. Byrd Girls Lacrosse Home Games

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Please come cheer for your C.E. Byrd Girls Lacrosse Team thisSaturday, April 16th! 10:00 – Byrd vs. Episcopal12:00 – Byrd vs. Pulaski Academy1:00ish – BYRD GIRLS LACROSSE SENIOR RECOGNITION CEREMONY2:00 – Byrd vs. Episcopal All games will be played on Byrd Field. Admission is Free! COME SUPPORT YOUR REIGNING CHAMPIONS –  GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM

11/19/2021-11/20/2021 -LHSAA Division 1 Boys’ State Championship @ Sulphur Parks and Recreation Aquatic Center in Sulphur, LA

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The C. E. Byrd High School Boys’ Team finished in 15th Place out of 33 teams. Byrd Boys’ and Girls’ teams placed 13th in the Overall Combined Team Score out of 36 teams. Gergely Szarvas placed 7th in the Boys’ 100 Y Breaststroke, and finished 10th in the Boys’ 200 Y IM. Graham Carter, Aiden Kiihnl-C, Gergely Szarvas, and Caston …

11/19/2021-11/20/2021 -LHSAA Division 1 Girls’ State Championship @ Sulphur Parks and Recreation Aquatic Center in Sulphur, LA

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The C. E. Byrd High School Girls’ Team finished in 9th Place out of 29 teams. Byrd Boys’ and Girls’ teams placed 13th in the Overall Combined Team Score out of 36 teams. Cailyn Bradford– C placed 3rd in the Girls’ 100 Y Butterfly, and finished 4th in the Girls’ 200 Y Freestyle. Marina Klein placed 6th in the Girls’ …

11/06/2021-Saturday-2021 Red River High School Conference Last Chance Meet @ Louisiana Tech Lambright Arena, Ruston, LA

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Two C.E. Byrd swim team members (1 Boy/1 Girl) attended this meet/time trial in an attempt to secure a LHSAA Division 1 State Championship Individual event qualifying time in an additional event.  They were both successful. Graham Carter won the B 100 Y Butterfly. Taylor Garsee won the G 100 Y Freestyle. An initial 2021 LHSAA Division 1 State Swim …

10/30/2021-Saturday-2021 Red River High School Conference Championship @ Louisiana Tech Lambright Arena, Ruston, LA

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Byrd Girls won this Meet that included 16 school teams to achieve a record of (6-1), to defend their 2020 title and win the Girls’ Team 2021 Red River Conference High School Championship. Byrd Boys’ and Girls’ teams placed 1st out of 18 school teams with the Meet’s highest Overall Combined Team Score to defend the overall 2020 team title …

10/30/2021-Saturday-2021 Red River High School Conference Championship @ Louisiana Tech Lambright Arena, Ruston, LA

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Byrd Boys placed 4th at this Meet out of 15 school teams for a season record of (2-5). Byrd Boys’ and Girls’ teams placed 1st out of 18 school teams with the Meet’s highest Overall Combined Team Score to defend the overall 2020 team title and win the Overall Combined Team Score 2021 Red River Conference High School Championship. Gergely …

Jackets in the News: LA High School Athletic Association All-Academic Scholar-Athletes

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Louisiana High School Athletic Association All-Academic Scholar-Athletes –  3.5 GPA or higher Cross Country Seth Payne Ryan Pearson Trent Wells Arden Brainis   Swimming Mary Mangin Ryan Pearson   Volleyball Emma Bishop Caitlin Byrd Kathryn Fincher   Composite all-state academic 4.0 all 4 years Gergely Szarvas – Boys Swimming

9/25/2021-Saturday-September High School Invitational #1 @ YMCA BHP Billiton, Shreveport, LA- Meet Highlights

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Byrd Boys placed 3rd in this Meet involving 15 Louisiana Boys teams (68 points) to advance their season record to (2-3). Byrd Boys’ and Girls’ Team won this Meet involving 19 Louisiana Combined teams with the highest Overall Combined Team Score (186 points). Captain Aiden Kiihnl placed 1st in the B 500 Y Freestyle Gergely Szarvas placed 1st in the …

9/25/2021-Saturday-September High School Invitational #1 @ YMCA BHP Billiton, Shreveport, LA- Meet Highlights

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Byrd Girls won this Meet involving 17 Louisiana Girls teams (118 points) to advance their season record to (4-1). Byrd Boys’ and Girls’ Team won this Meet involving 19 Louisiana Combined teams with the highest Overall Combined Team Score (186 points). Cailyn Bradford – (Captain) finished in 1st place in three events: G 200 Y Medley Relay, G 200 Y …

9/18/2021-Saturday – Battle of the Classes Swim Meet @ Lambright Wellness Center on the Campus of Louisiana Tech – Ruston, LA

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Byrd Girls finished 8th in this Meet involving 16 teams by scoring 40 points to advance their season record to (2-1). Byrd Boys’ and Girls’ teams placed 5th Overall at this Meet with a Combined Team Score of 165 points. Riley Quinlan finished in 2nd place in two events: G (10th Grade and Under) 50 Y Freestyle, G (10th Grade …

9/18/2021-Saturday – Battle of the Classes Swim Meet @ Lambright Wellness Center on the Campus of Louisiana Tech – Ruston, LA

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Byrd Boys finished 3rd in this Meet involving 15 teams by scoring 125 points to advance their season record to (1-2). Byrd Boys’ and Girls’ teams placed 5th Overall at this Meet with a Combined Team Score of 165 points. Aiden Kiihnl-Captain placed 1st in the B (11th Grade and Over) 200 Y Freestyle Graham Carter placed 1st in the …

Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – No. 7 Mitchell Ramsey

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The sixth Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight is No. 7 running back and return specialist, Mitchell Ramsey. Mitchell is a three-year starter and First-Team All-District and All-City selection from 2020. He has picked up right where he left off last year, and will lead the Jackets into district play versus Haughton on Friday. #StingEm.

2021 C.E. Byrd Boys’ Team Results / Highlights:

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9/7/2021-Tuesday-Dual Meet vs Caddo Magnet @ Town South, Shreveport, LA Byrd Boys won this Meet (68-50) to start the season (1-0). Byrd Boys’ and Girls’ teams placed 1st with the Meet’s highest Overall Combined Team Score (156-124) Gergely Szarvas placed 1st in all five events he contested: Boys’ 200 Y IM, Boys’ 100 Y Butterfly, Boys’ 100 Y Breaststroke, Boys’ …

2021 C.E. Byrd Girls’ Team Results / Highlights:

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9/7/2021-Tuesday-Dual Meet vs Caddo Magnet @ Town South, Shreveport, LA Byrd Girls won this Meet (88-74) to start the season (1-0) Byrd Boys’ and Girls’ teams placed 1st with the Meet’s highest Overall Combined Team Score (156-124) Cailyn Bradford placed 1st in two individual events: Girls’ 200 Y Freestyle and Girls’ 500 Y Freestyle Marina Klein placed 1st in the …

Listen to Byrd Football anywhere in the world

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Byrd football has been broadcast live on AM 1130 The Tiger for over 25 years. Charlie Cavell is in his 24th season as the “Voice of the Byrd Yellow Jackets” calling the play-by-play action. Former Byrd fullback Jason Little is the color analyst, while Dr. Kirk Martinson provides sideline reports. Former Byrd offensive lineman Carlton Holland, Marc Weddleton and Chad …

2021 CADDO PARISH FOOTBALL JAMBOREE C.E. BYRD VS. CAPTAIN SHREVE (FRESHMEN, JV & VARSITY)

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2021 CADDO PARISH FOOTBALL JAMBOREE C.E. BYRD VS. CAPTAIN SHREVE (FRESHMEN, JV & VARSITY) Each school keeps 100% of all ticket presales so please select the correct ticket on the ticket page. (LINK BELOW) Presale Tickets $8.00 (available until 8/26 at midnight) Game Day Ticket: $10.00 (available beginning 8/27) Children 5 and under- FREE Byrd vs. Captain Shreve …

2021 Byrd Freshmen & Junior Varsity Schedules

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2021 C.E. BYRD FRESHMAN FOOTBALL SCHEDULE   Scrimmage    Fri., Aug. 20        Ruston                         A         Ruston                         5 p.m. Jamboree       Fri., Aug. 27        Captain Shreve             H         Lee Hedges                   5 p.m. 1                   Mon., Aug. 30      Huntington                   H         Byrd                             5 p.m. 2                   Tue., Sep. 7         Airline                          A         Airline                          5 p.m. 3                   Mon., Sep. 13      Green Oaks                   H         Byrd                             5 p.m. 4                   Mon., Sep. 20      Haughton                     …

Athlete Registration Form

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NEW REGISTRATION METHOD COMING F0R 2022 SCHOOL YEAR Don’t register below for the 2022-2023 school year or season. 2021 FamilyID – Athlete Registration We are excited to announce that we are now offering the convenience of online registration through FamilyID (www.familyid.com). FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides you with an easy, user-friendly way to register for our athletic programs, and …

Byrd releases 2021 football schedule

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On June 1, 2021, Byrd head football coach Stacy Ballew released the Yellow Jackets’ 2021 football schedule. The schedule includes 10 regular season games, three non-district games and seven District 1-5A games. The Jackets will also play at least one game in the LHSAA’s Division I Playoffs. . 2021 C.E. Byrd Yellow Jackets Football Schedule Date          …

Byrd Football Parent’s Meeting

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This meeting is for incoming freshman and returning junior varsity and varsity football parents. You’ll hear from new head coach Stacey Ballew as well as Booster Club President Todd Benson and many others. You have a chance to register for activities, groups and event pertaining to Byrd Football. You’ll also receive information about summer workouts, physicals as well as the …

ATTENTION ALL VARSITY AND INCOMING FRESHMEN FOOTBALL PLAYERS

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The Byrd Football summer weight program begins June 7 and runs through July 23. The weight room will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of each week. Workouts are from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. If you have any questions please contact head coach Stacey Ballew at seballew@caddoschools.org or (318) 364-5480

Louisiana Sports Writers Association releases Class 5A all-state team, superlatives

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Acadiana won a second consecutive Class 5A title with standout players on both sides of the ball, but defensive lineman Cameron George ranked among the best. A 6-foot-2, 240-pound senior, George was named the Class 5A Outstanding Defensive Player on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s All-State football team. The UL commitment showed an ability to defend against the run and …

Byrd’s Carson Bruno heads to Louisiana Tech early

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0:18 2:32 Carson Bruno has put life as a Byrd student behind him and is ready to move on to the next level. When he completed midterm tests last week, Bruno was finished as a Yellow Jacket scholastically, but he gets at least one more award athletically. He was selected to the LSWA Class 5A All-State first team Sunday along with …

C.E. Byrd Girls Lacrosse Practice Schedule

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New Year – New Schedule We will practice Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:15-6:00 Elm Grove Middle School 4301 Panther Drive Bossier City, LA 71112   Practices are outdoors, weather permitting.  Coach Sarah will text players to announce any changes to practice Schedule or location.   Email for more information about practices: swilkes10@gmail.com      

From Mr. Badgley: State Tickets

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Byrd Parents: If you attempted to purchase tickets last night and were kicked out, put on hold, etc., but you entered your credit card number, please check the NSU Ticket site again. You may have successfully purchased tickets and don’t know it. Many people also made multiple purchases and don’t realize it. If you have extra tickets, please let our …