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 …
Tickets go on sale at 6 pm Sunday. Go to www.NSUTickets.com. Price $25. Everyone pays regardless of age, even babies.
Dual enrollment- The deadline to apply for Spring quarter classes at Louisiana Tech is Monday, January 11. Dual enrollment is available through the following courses/teachers: English IV E with Ms. Williams (ENGL 101: Freshman Composition I, ENGL 102 – Freshman Composition II) English IV AP, and AP/GT (ENGL 101: Freshman Composition I, ENGL 102 – Freshman Composition II, ENGL 211 – Introduction to British Literature, Romantic Era To …
Yellow Jacket Sports (Dec 14-Dec 20) 12/18-12/19 Varsity Girls Soccer @ Alexandria – Grae Classical Christian NEW TODAY 9th Graders – If you are interested in applying to be a Lyle Leader, please complete the application, and return to Mrs. Prothro by TODAY Lyle Leaders is an organization unique to Byrd that participates in leadership activities and service activities from …
From Mr. Bagley: Tickets for the Division I LHSAA State Championship game between our C.E. Byrd Yellow Jackets and Catholic (Baton Rouge) on December 27th will be $25. These tickets will go on sale either Sunday or Monday at NSUtickets.com NSU has a clear bag policy in their stadium. No regular ‘purses’ or bags allowed. We will find out the …
Yellow Jacket Sports (Dec 14-Dec 20) 12/17 Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Pineville | 5:30 pm 12/17 Girls Basketball vs. Southwood | 6:00 pm 12/17 Boys Basketball @ Magnolia | 7:00 pm 12/18-12/19 Varsity Girls Soccer @ Alexandria – Grae Classical Christian NEW TODAY 9th Graders – If you are interested in applying to be a Lyle Leader, please complete the …
Yellow Jacket Sports (Dec 14-Dec 20) 12/16 JV Boys Soccer vs. Pineville | 7:00 pm 12/17 Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Pineville | 5:30 pm 12/17 Girls Basketball vs. Southwood | 6:00 pm 12/17 Boys Basketball @ Magnolia | 7:00 pm 12/18-12/19 Varsity Girls Soccer @ Alexandria – Grae Classical Christian NEW TODAY Horticulture and Environmental Club will meet TODAY morning …
Freshman Boys’ Basketball Tryouts will be held Friday, December 18th, at 2:00 pm. They must have their physical form completed and a copy of their grades.
Jimmy Watson Shreveport Times The NCAA’s Early Signing Period won’t see spectacular numbers of athletes from Northwest Louisiana schools making college selections, according to responses submitted to The Times. Among the 33 area coaches responding, it appears just five area football players will sign during the early period, which runs Wednesday through Friday. Byrd, which will play for the LHSAA …
AD 0:15 Julie Fitzpatrick was a nervous wreck standing in the end zone at Lee Hedges Stadium Friday night in the LHSAA Division I semifinal matchup between Byrd and John Curtis. Her baby, Jason Little, was part of the biggest error of the game for the Jackets early in the fourth quarter while filling in for quarterback Lake Lambert. But …
Yellow Jacket Sports (Dec 14-Dec 20) 12/15 Boys Basketball vs. Haynesville | 6:00 pm 12/15 Girls Basketball @ Benton | 6:00 pm 12/16 JV Boys Soccer vs. Pineville | 7:00 pm 12/17 Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Pineville | 5:30 pm 12/17 Girls Basketball vs. Southwood | 6:00 pm 12/17 Boys Basketball @ Magnolia | 7:00 pm 12/18-12/19 Varsity Girls Soccer …
Parents/fans: The only information I have at this time about our state championship game v. Catholic High is that we are the home team and thus would be assigned to the press box side of the stadium. We do not have the date/time, number of tickets allocated for sale, or their cost. As soon as we get this information I …
Yellow Jacket Sports (Dec 14-Dec 20) 12/14 Wrestling Dual @ Haughton | 5:00 pm 12/14 Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Airline | 6:00 pm 12/14 Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Airline | 7:30 pm 12/15 Boys Basketball vs. Haynesville | 6:00 pm 12/15 Girls Basketball @ Benton | 6:00 pm 12/16 JV Boys Soccer vs. Pineville | 7:00 pm 12/17 Varsity Girls …
Yellow Jacket Sports (Dec 7-Dec 13) 12/11-12/12 Wrestling Jacob McMillan Tournament @ Lafayette High 12/11 Varsity Girls Soccer @ Southside Lafayette | 5:30 pm 12/12 Wrestling Dave Neeson Memorial Tournament @ Bossier NEW TODAY Football Playoffs – Tickets are available at https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/11115. Tickets are $10.00 and we will be playing John Carter TONIGHT at Lee Hedges and game time is 7:00 …
Byrd Football congratulates head coach Mike Suggs, and says thank you for all you do and have done for the players and the program.
Yellow Jacket Sports (Dec 7-Dec 13) 12/10 Varsity Boys soccer @ Loyola | 6:00 pm 12/11-12/12 Wrestling Jacob McMillan Tournament @ Lafayette High 12/11 Varsity Girls Soccer @ Southside Lafayette | 5:30 pm 12/12 Wrestling Dave Neeson Memorial Tournament @ Bossier NEW TODAY Football Playoffs – Tickets are available at https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/11115. Tickets are $10.00 and we will be playing John …
Byrd Football would like to thank our assistant coaches, whose passion, time, effort, energy, dedication and investment in the lives of young men is deeply appreciated and will benefit them for years to come. #AlwaysDeepWithinOurHearts #StingEm
Yellow Jacket Sports (Dec 7-Dec 13) 12/9 Girls/Boys Basketball @ Loyola | 6:30 pm 12/10 Varsity Boys soccer @ Loyola | 6:00 pm 12/11-12/12 Wrestling Jacob McMillan Tournament @ Lafayette High 12/11 Varsity Girls Soccer @ Southside Lafayette | 5:30 pm 12/12 Wrestling Dave Neeson Memorial Tournament @ Bossier NEW TODAY Football Playoffs – Tickets are available at https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/11115. Tickets …
Byrd Football would like to give special thanks to certified athletic trainer Cordarius Wayne from Willis-Knighton Sports Medicine and the staff of student trainers and managers who’ve taken great care of the Yellow Jackets throughout this incredible season. Thanks for all of your hard work!
On Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, the No. 3-seed Byrd Yellow Jackets will battle the No. 7-seed John Curtis Patriots with a trip to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and the LHSAA’s Division I State Championship on the line. Kickoff for the semifinal game is set for 7 p.m. at Lee Hedges Stadium.
What a State Meet! We had the highest finish ever for the girl’s team. Byrd girls finished third, three points out of second. The 200 Medley Relay (Lillie England, Jenna Key, Cailyn Bradford, Anna Clair Mackey) finished second. The 200 Free Relay (Lillie England, Grace Carter, Anna Clair Mackey, Cailyn Bradford) finished third. Byrd had three girls (Cailyn, Lillie, Marina …
Literature Overall: 1st Anna Claire Taylor 2nd Joshua Courtney 3rd Cyntericka Gatson 4th Maggie Griffin 10th 1st Maggie Griffin 2nd Caroline Carberry 3rd Cailyn Bradford HM Ella Grace Williams 11th 1st Olivia Boykin 2nd Ryan Pearson 3rd Connor Pierce 12th 1st Anna Claire Taylor 2nd Joshua Courtney 3rd Cyntericka Gatson HM Mia Levermann Photography 1st Ellie Lawrence Visual …
Yellow Jacket Sports (Dec 7-Dec 13) 12/9 Girls/Boys Basketball @ Loyola | 6:30 pm 12/10 Varsity Boys soccer @ Loyola | 6:00 pm 12/11-12/12 Wrestling Jacob McMillan Tournament @ Lafayette High 12/11 Varsity Girls Soccer @ Southside Lafayette | 5:30 pm 12/12 Wrestling Dave Neeson Memorial Tournament @ Bossier NEW TODAY Football Playoffs – Tickets are available at https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/11115. Tickets …
Yellow Jacket Sports (Dec 7-Dec 13) 12/7 Varsity Girls Soccer @ Alexandria | 5:30 pm 12/7 Girls Basketball vs. Calvary | 6:00 pm 12/7 Varsity Boys Soccer @ Alexandria | 6:00 pm 12/9 Girls/Boys Basketball @ Loyola | 6:30 pm 12/10 Varsity Boys soccer @ Loyola | 6:00 pm 12/11-12/12 Wrestling Jacob McMillan Tournament @ Lafayette High 12/11 Varsity Girls …
Yellow Jacket Sports (Nov 30-Dec 5) 12/3-12/5 JV Boys Soccer @ Bossier Tournament 12/3-12/5 Varsity Boys Soccer @ Acadiana Tournament NEW TODAY It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at The City! Jack approves of the job our Student Council has done in the foyer at 3201 Line Ave. Football Playoffs – Tickets are available at https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/11115. Tickets are …
The 25th Senior Spotlight is brought to you by Shapen Toyota and shines on defensive lineman William Anderson. Anderson has recorded seven tackles, including one for loss, this season. He’s an integral part of Byrd’s Purple Swarm Defense that’s allowing just 12.4 points per game.
Yellow Jacket Sports (Nov 30-Dec 5) 12/3 Varsity Boys Soccer v. Magnet | 5:00 pm 12/3-12/5 JV Boys Soccer @ Bossier Tournament 12/3-12/5 Varsity Boys Soccer @ Acadiana Tournament NEW TODAY 9th Graders – If you are interested in applying to be a Lyle Leader, please complete the application, and return to Mrs. Prothro by December 16th. Lyle Leaders is …
The 24th Senior Spotlight is brought to you by Rotolo’s Craft & Crust and shines on defensive lineman Carson Bruno. A 3-year starter, Bruno has been a standout on Byrd’s Purple Swarm Defense. He’s registered 27 tackles, 4 tackles-for-loss, 1.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery on the year. Bruno has verbally committed to continue his football career at Louisiana Tech.
Yellow Jacket Sports (Nov 30-Dec 5) 12/3 Varsity Boys Soccer v. Magnet | 5:00 pm 12/3-12/5 JV Boys Soccer @ Bossier Tournament 12/3-12/5 Varsity Boys Soccer @ Acadiana Tournament NEW TODAY A big reminder to Juniors! Graduate Sales will be here tomorrow evening from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm in the café to take senior ring orders. They must have …
The 23rd Senior Spotlight is brought to you by Cantina Laredo and shines on defensive lineman Jordan Hardy. Hardy is a part of Byrd’s Purple Swarm Defense which is allowing just 12.4 points and 180.9 yards per game.
The attachments contain the ninth edition of the 2020 Byrd Football Game Notes – Game No. 9 versus St. Augustine as well as the rosters for the Yellow Jackets and Purple Knights. On Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, the Byrd Yellow Jackets and the St. Augustine Purple Knights will clash in the quarterfinals of the LHSAA’s Division I Playoffs. The Jackets …
Yellow Jacket Sports (Nov 30-Dec 5) 12/1 Varsity Girls Soccer @ West Monroe | 5:30 pm 12/1 Girls/Boys Basketball v. Pleasant Hill | 6:00 pm 12/1 JV Boys Soccer v. Parkway @ Tinsley | 7:30 pm 12/3 Varsity Boys Soccer v. Magnet | 5:00 pm 12/3-12/5 JV Boys Soccer @ Bossier Tournament 12/3-12/5 Varsity Boys Soccer @ Acadiana Tournament NEW …
The 2020-2021 Student of the Year is Sarah Briery! Other finalists are Emily Carr, Josh Courtney, Alissa Lane, Anna Clair Mackey, Anna Peloquin, David Shaw, Kacy Young.
The 22nd Senior Spotlight is brought to you by the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl and shines on offensive lineman Caden Rainer. Rainer, a starter at tackle, has helped pave the way for the Yellow Jackets offense to average over 300 yards per game.
Byrd v. St. Augustine: Friday, December 4th Game time: 6 pm Lee Hedges Stadium $10 per person We have reduced the number of available tickets on the “Home Side” by 200. Once 2300 people have entered the gates, we will shut down and direct all others to the visitor’s side. CLICK HERE for tickets.
Yellow Jacket Sports (Nov 30-Dec 5) 11/30 Girls/Boys Basketball v. Pineville | 6:00 pm 11/30 JV Boys Soccer v. Magnet | 6:00 pm 12/1 Varsity Girls Soccer @ West Monroe | 5:30 pm 12/1 Girls/Boys Basketball v. Pleasant Hill | 6:00 pm 12/1 JV Boys Soccer v. Parkway @ Tinsley | 7:30 pm 12/3 Varsity Boys Soccer v. Magnet | …
DEADLINE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Check out our SPIRIT STORE and get your orders in for Christmas All orders must be in by this Friday, December 4th. Orders will be delivered and disbursed at C.E. Byrd High School by Friday, December 18, 2020. Please make sure to check the measurement charts for size selection. Please make sure to check colors, sizes, …
DEADLINE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Byrd Baseball is selling these amazing 60×80 plush blankets! These are perfect for soccer, baseball, football playoff games, and tons of other fun events, OR just laying around during the holidays! Share this post with your friends so they don’t miss out! The deadline to order is November 30th and they will be in before Christmas! …
The 21st Senior Spotlight is brought to you by Deep South Equipment and shines on defensive end Dalton Dayries. A starter on Byrd’s Purple Swarm Defense, Dayries has registered 13 tackles, 4 tackles-for-loss and 2 sacks on the season.
The 20th Senior Spotlight is brought to you by Anti-Pest and shines on offensive lineman Devin Mims. Mims is part of a Byrd offensive line that’s paved the way for the Jackets to average over 300 yards a game, including nearly 275 rushing yards per game.
The 19th Senior Spotlight is brought to you by Benjamin F. Edwards and shines on offensive lineman Michael Jenkins. A starter at right tackle, Jenkins’ outstanding blocking has helped the Yellow Jackets offense average over 300 yards per game.
Byrd Baseball is selling these amazing 60×80 plush blankets! These are perfect for soccer, baseball, football playoff games, and tons of other fun events, OR just laying around during the holidays! Share this post with your friends so they don’t miss out! The deadline to order is November 30th and they will be in before Christmas! This is a PERFECT …
Byrd baseball is selling these fabulous 60×80 plush blankets! They are super warm and will keep you cozy at soccer games, baseball games, football playoff games, and so many other fun events. They will be delivered before Christmas so the deadline is November 30th- hurry and get yours! https://sites.google.com/spectatorblankets.com/ce-byrd-yellow-jackets/home
Yellow Jacket Sports 11/20 Girls/Boys Basketball @ Choudrant | 6:00 pm 11/20-11/21 Airline Soccer Tournament (dates and times on calendar) 11/21 Byrd Swimming LHSAA Division 1 State Championship @ YMCA BHP Billiton | Boys’ Session @ 9:00 AM / Girls Session @ 3:30 PM 11/23 JV Boys Soccer vs. Magnet | 6:00 pm 11/27 Boys Varsity Soccer @ Pineville Tournement PURCHASE BYRD …
Yellow Jacket Sports 11/19-11/21 Boys and Girls Soccer @ Airline Tournament (dates and times on school calendar) 11/19 Varsity Football vs. Southwood @ Lee Hedges | 7:00 pm 11/20 Girls/Boys Basketball @ Choudrant | 6:00 pm 11/21 Byrd Swimming LHSAA Division 1 State Championship @ YMCA BHP Billiton | Boys’ Session @ 9:00 AM / Girls Session @ 3:30 PM PURCHASE BYRD VARSITY …
The 18th Senior Spotlight is brought to you by the Animal Emergency Clinic and shines on offensive lineman John Wibben. Wibben has provided quality depth on the offensive line which has paved the way for the Jackets to average over 300 yards a game.
9/15/2020-Tuesday-Dual Meet vs Caddo Magnet #1 @ LSUS Natatorium, Shreveport, LA Byrd Boys won this Meet to start the season (1-0) and average season placing of 1st. Byrd Boys’ and Girls’ teams placed 1st with the Meet’s highest Overall Combined Team Score. Cameron Bradford placed 1st in all five events he contested: 200 Y IM, 100 Y Butterfly, 100 Y …
Check out our SPIRIT STORE! This store will be open until Thursday, December 3, 2020, at midnight. All orders will be delivered and disbursed at C.E. Byrd High School by Friday, December 18, 2020. Please make sure to check the measurement charts for size selection. Please make sure to check colors, sizes, and quantities before completing your order. ALL SALES are FINAL! …
Yellow Jacket Sports 11/18 Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Loyola @ Lee Hedges | 6:00 pm 11/19-11/21 Boys and Girls Soccer @ Airline Tournament (dates and times on school calendar) 11/19 Varsity Football vs. Southwood @ Lee Hedges | 7:00 pm 11/20 Girls/Boys Basketball @ Choudrant | 6:00 pm 11/21 Byrd Swimming LHSAA Division 1 State Championship @ YMCA BHP Billiton | Boys’ Session …
9/15/2020-Tuesday-Dual Meet vs Caddo Magnet #1 @ LSUS Natatorium, Shreveport, LA Byrd Girls won this Meet to start the season (1-0) Byrd Boys’ and Girls’ teams placed 1st with the Meet’s highest Overall Combined Team Score Cailyn Bradford placed 1st in three events: 200 Y IM, 200 Y Medley Relay, and 200 Y Freestyle Relay Captain Lillie England placed 1st …
The eighth edition of the 2020 Byrd Football Game Notes – Game No.8 vs. Southwood Cowboys can be found below. On Thursday, Nov. 19, the Jackets and the Cowboys will square off in the 2020 regular season finale. Kickoff between the crosstown rivals is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Lee Hedges Stadium. Southwood is the home team. Thanks and as …
Yellow Jacket Sports (November 16-21) 11/17 XC 5A State Meet @ NSU in Natchitoches 11/19 Varsity Football vs. Southwood @ Lee Hedges | 7:00 pm 11/21 Byrd Swimming LHSAA Division 1 State Championship @ YMCA BHP Billiton | Boys’ Session @ 9:00 AM / Girls Session @ 3:30 PM PURCHASE BYRD VARSITY FOOTBALL HOME GAME TICKETS AT LOCAL LEVEL EVENTS HERE NEW TODAY Check …
The 17th Senior Spotlight is brought to you by Kilpartrick’s Rose Neath Funeral Homes and shines on offensive lineman Bobby Simpson. A stalwart on the Jackets’ offensive line, Simpson has helped pave the way for Byrd to average over 300 yards of total offense per game.
Welcome to the NEW Byrd Blast! Yellow Jacket Sports (November 16-21) 11/16 Freshman Football vs. Southwood @ Byrd | 5:00 pm 11/16 JV Football vs. Southwood @ Byrd | 6:30 pm 11/17 XC 5A State Meet @ NSU in Natchitoches 11/19 Varsity Football vs. Southwood @ Lee Hedges | 7:00 pm 11/21 Byrd Swimming LHSAA Division 1 State Championship @ YMCA BHP Billiton | Boys’ Session …
Byrd PTSA is excited to announce the launch of our school’s new website. The website, www.cebyrd.com, will go live this weekend. With the new website comes an updated, more streamlined Byrd Blast. The website now has a user friendly calendar that can be easily accessed daily through the Byrd Blast or the website. The website will feature all things Byrd, including …
Congratulations to William Berry for making the All Academic Composite Football team and to Anna Sullivan, Lillie England, and Anna Clair Mackey named to the LHSAA All-Academic Composite Swim Team along with Cameron Bradford as LHSAA All-Academic Composite Swim Team.
By Jimmy Watson, The Shreveport Times No question moving Captain Shreve’s home game against Byrd from Lee Hedges to Independence Stadium Thursday night was a smart decision. With the way things have gone this fall, giving everyone who wanted to attend the annual grudge match between two schools, which have an exaggerated love-hate relationship, the chance to do so created …
Congratulations to David Shaw who was chosen as Byrd’s DAR recipient and is currently competing for regional and state awards. Molly McNulty has placed as one of only 15 finalists in the “I, Too, Am the Dream” National Writing Contest sponsored by the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream. Students from across the country submitted essays, poems, and short stories about reimagining …
Reflections District entries are due to Mrs. Prothro by November 20th. Theme: I Matter Because… CLICK HERE for Reflections Program CLICK HERE for Visual Arts Entry Rules CLICK HERE for Photography Entry Rules CLICK HERE for Literature Entry Rules Fleet Reserve Association 2020-2021 Americanism Essay Contest “The Bill of Rights and Me” – This essay is 350 words or less. Grand prize is $5000. These essays are …
CLICK HERE for all scholarship opportunities. Time to have fun class of 2021! CLICK HERE for letter to Senior parents from Graduate Sales. CLICK HERE for Senior flyer. All seniors need to complete the Career Compass assignment CLICK HERE There is a video introducing Career Compass and a short form to complete when you are finished. Seniors– You must complete one of the following financial aid steps IN ORDER TO …
Support Byrd High School using your Kroger card. Follow these instructions to link your account to get free money sent to Byrd High School! CLICK HERE Girls Soccer is having a drawing for a Louis Vuitton Handbag or $1,500 in CASH! The cost is a donation of $20.00 per ticket and they are available NOW! Winner selects from one of three styles and will …
Students – StuCo is hosting a Canned Food Drive from November 12th to December 11th in support of the NW LA Food Bank. The Food Bank is not hosting the Pack the Pantry competition this year, but they are asking for needed donations. Please help Student Council support this worthy organization in our community. If you have ideas for prizes we can use …
Jennifer Waxham has been selected at C. E. Byrd High School Teacher of the Year! Congratulations! 9th Graders – If you are interested in applying to be a Lyle Leader, please complete the application, and return to Mrs. Prothro by December 16th. Lyle Leaders is an organization unique to Byrd that participates in leadership activities and service activities from 9th-12th grades. The organization was begun …
The Byrd PTSA now has an Amazon Smile account! You can go to www.smile.amazon.com and choose CE Byrd PTA as your charity of choice. Every time you shop on amazon, our PTSA will benefit! Thank you for supporting our PTSA!
Roy Lang III Shreveport Times VIEW FULL ARTICLE HERE Byrd, as usual, boasts a bevy of talent at the running back position in 2020. However, William Berry seems to make a name for himself just about every weekend. That was the case in the sixth week of action. Although he carried the ball just nine times, Berry piled up 135 rushing yards and …
The 16th Senior Spotlight is brought to you by Progressive Bank and shines on offensive lineman Ray Wynn. Wynn has been a part of the program for four years and has provided quality depth all along the line.
Byrd football is broadcast live on AM 1130 The Tiger. Charlie Cavell is in his 23rd season as the “Voice of the Byrd Yellow Jackets” calling the play-by-play action. Former Byrd defensive back Tim Brown is the color analyst, while newcomer Dr. Kirk Martinson provides sideline reports. Fans can listen to Byrd football anywhere in the world by going to www.1130thetiger.com and …
If you are planning on attending a Byrd Football game tickets must be purchase through Local Level Events. Click here to go to the Local Level Events site.
Senior wingback William Berry rushed for 135 yards and four touchdowns in Byrd’s 49-28 win over Airline. Berry was recently named to the LHSAA’s Composite All-Academic Team, which covers all football playing classes. A standout on the field and in the classroom!
Byrd continues exploding across District 1-5A and accumulated a dominating victory over Airline Friday night at Independence Stadium. The Jackets rolled 49-28 after getting four touchdowns from William Berry covering 8, 11, 14 and 20 yards. Byrd (6-0) also had scores from Campbell Brown (15-yard fumble return), Venzell Thompson (3-yard run) and Mitchell Ramsey (50-yard kickoff return). The Vikings (2-2), …
The 15th Senior Spotlight is brought to you by Coldwell Banker Gosslee and shines on center Marshall Miller. Miller, who was injured early in the season, has returned and has helped pave the way for the Jackets’ offense to average over 300 yards a game.
The 14th Senior Spotlight is brought to you by Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar and shines on guard Josh Courtney. An All-District performer in 2019, Courtney is the anchor of Byrd’s line which has paved the way for the Jackets’ offense to average over 300 yards a game.
Directions For Chromebook ONLY issued by Byrd that require an email address: Email Address = FIRST INITIAL + LAST INITIAL + 7 DIGIT STUDENT ID NUMBER (with no leading zeros) @ my.caddoschools.org Password = FIRST INITIAL + LAST INITIAL (ALL CAPS) + YOUR BIRTHDATE WITH NO LEADING ZEROS For example Lisa Walker who has a student number of 0123456 and has a birthdate of February …
The 13th Senior Spotlight of 2020 is brought to you by Patton’s Shreveport and shines on defensive end Stan Collins. One of the unsung heroes of Byrd’s Purple Swarm Defense, Collins currently ranks third on the team with 18 tackles, 3 tackles-for-loss and a half a sack.
Sometimes it pays to just be good rather than lucky. And the 2020 version of Byrd High football seems to be pretty good even though they got a case of the “coasties” Friday night against East Ascension in Lee Hedges Stadium. Ahead of the late-added visitors from Gonzales by three scores in the first half, the Jackets didn’t manage their …
The 12th Senior Spotlight of 2020 is brought to you by Gateway Tire & Service Centers and shines on defensive lineman Tahj Walden. Walden is a part of Byrd’s Purple Swarm Defense which is only allowing 11 points a game and 178 yards of total offense.
The 11th Senior Spotlight of 2020 is brought to by the Miletello Family and shines on linebacker Luke Miletello. Through four games, Miletello is second on the team with 14 tackles, including four tackles-for-loss. He was an All-District performer in 2019.
The 10th Senior Spotlight of 2020 is brought to you by 1st Choice Personnel and shines on linebaccker Andrew Burak. Burak has been a part of the program for four years now, and has helped the Jackets to a 4-0 record and No. 10 ranking in state.
Roy Lang III Shreveport Times Head coach Mike Suggs stood before his happy bunch of Yellow Jackets following Thursday’s dominating performance against Parkway and threw a wet blanket on the party. Actually, it was a mask. “We have something special building here,” Suggs told his team after it moved to 4-0 with a 42-7 District 1-5A triumph at Lee Hedges …
The ninth Senior Spotlight of 2020 is brought to you by Querbes & Nelson, and shines on tight end / deep snapper Elijah Boer. Primarily a blocker in Byrd’s run-based offense, Boer is an integral part of the offensive line. He’s also the deep snapper on punts and kicks.
The 8th Senior Spotlight is brought to you by Heard, McElroy & Vestal, CPAs, and shines on defensive back Travionne Walker. Walker and the Purple Swarm Defense registered its first road shutout in five years last Friday, 20-0 over NCHS. He has four tackles on the season.
Byrd got three second-half rushing touchdowns, including two by quarterback Lake Lambert, to get past Natchitoches Central 20-0 Friday night at NSU’s Turpin Stadium. After Venzell Thompson scored the first Jacket touchdown on a 7-yard run in the third quarter, Lambert scored from 33 yards and 1 yard away in the fourth quarter to keep Byrd undefeated at 3-0 and …
The seventh Senior Spotlight is brought to you by Raymond James and shines on safety / kicker Brayden Hermes. Through two games, Hermes is the Purple Swarm Defense’s leading tackler with eight tackles, one tackle-for-loss, one pass breakup and one blocked kick. He’s also a perfect 9-for-9 on PATs this season.
The sixth Senior Spotlight is brought to you by Southern Components, Inc., and shines on wingback William Berry. Berry scored two touchdowns in Byrd’s 28-10 win over Haughton, including a career-high 60-yard scamper for the Jackets’ first touchdown.
Sophomores and Juniors – The PSAT will be given at Byrd on Thursday, October 29th. This is a College Board exam which gives 10th and 11th grade students an opportunity to check their progress towards college readiness. It also provides practice for the SAT. For 11th grade students, PSAT scores are used to screen for candidates for the National Merit Scholarship Program …
Roy Lang III Shreveport Times Byrd ran for more than 350 yards and Chris Grieder tied a school record by snagging three interceptions as the Yellow Jackets opened District 1-5A play with a 28-10 victory over Haughton on Thursday night at Lee Hedges Stadium. Byrd’s victory snapped the Buccaneers’ three-game win streak in the series. Grieder’s effort tied the three-pick …
Congrats to the 2020-2021 Astra Club Officers:President – Madeline AnthonyVice Presidents –Mia Levermann, Megan Watkins, Sydney Moss, and Mea WisnerCorresponding Secretaries – Mallory Lettau and Holland PetersonRecording Secretaries – Elizabeth Davis and Jordan MeikiTreasurers – Wynde Morgan-Gilbert and Anna WestmorelandFreshmen Representatives – Hannah Kendrick, Lily Blaylock, MorganSpradling, Ella Turner, Cameron TuckerSophomore Representatives – Cathe […]
The fifth Senior Spotlight of 2020 is brought to you by the Archer Frierson Family and shines on linebacker Makarios “Junior” Brown. In 2019, Brown led the team with 64 total tackles, including 55 solo stops. He had 13 tackles-for-loss for 49 yards, which was a career-high, and put him tied for 10th on the single-season leaders list. He recently …
The fourth Senior Spotlight of 2020 is brought to you by Corner Collection on Line and shines on defensive back Chris Grieder. In 2019, he had 25 tackles and two interceptions. He had a solo tackle and a pass break up in Byrd’s 35-27 season opening win over Calvary.
Tomorrow, October 6th, we will administer the ACT to Seniors. All other students will remain off-campus for a virtual day. NO cell phones are allowed in the testing rooms. Leave your cell phone in your car, or arrange for someone not testing to keep it until you are finished and ready to leave. Anyone found with a cell phone in a testing …
The third Senior Spotlight of 2020 is brought to you by the U.S. Air Force and shines on fullback Venzell Thompson. In Thursday’s 35-27 win over Calvary, Thompson rushed for 35 yards and two touchdowns. He was Byrd’s leading rusher in 2019 with 705 yards on 135 carries and five touchdowns. He’s also the punter for the Jackets and averaged …
Jimmy Watson Shreveport Times It’s been a long time coming but we finally had live football action in Shreveport-Bossier City on Thursday night when Byrd and Calvary met in their annual clash of the titans at Lee Hedges. The sigh of relief was palpable for two teams that made it to their first contest of 2020 without COVID-19 rearing its …
Congratulations to Molly McNulty, a Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council member was elected Vice President at the LYAC meeting this past weekend. LYAC is an annually appointed body composed entirely of students that tackle issues affecting the youth of Louisiana. According to a release, the purpose of LYAC is to facilitate the communication between youth and the legislature, and to give students a unique opportunity to be involved in the workings of state government. The c […]
The second Senior Spotlight of 2020 is brought to you by Black Cypress Development and shines on wide receiver Kellum Humphrey. Humphrey had 12 receptions for 213 yards and two touchdowns in 2019.
The first Senior Spotlight of the 2020 season is brought to you by Origin Bank and shines on senior fullback Jason Little. Little had 32 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown in 2019.
Congratulations to the students that participated in the Songbook South competition this past weekend. Brook Wilson won the grand prize and a $1,000 scholarship while Braden Tucker placed third and won a $400 scholarship both allowing them to attend the Songbook Academy next summer. Camryn Orr placed 6th and Aidan Green was able to work with a NYC Jazz Pianist. […]