2020 Byrd Football Record Book
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11-19-20
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 …
Senior Spotlight #18 – John Wibben
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.
2020 C.E. Byrd Boys’ Swimming Team Results / Highlights
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 …
NEW Spirt Store!!
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! …
11-18-20
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 …
2020 C.E. Byrd Girls’ Swimming Team Results / Highlights
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
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 …
11-17-20
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 …
Senior Spotlight #17 – Bobby Simpson
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.
11-16-20
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 …
New Byrd Blast and Website
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 …
Jackets in the News: William Berry, Anna Sullivan, Lillie England, Anna Clair Mackey & Cameron Bradford
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.
‘A great team win’: Byrd remains perfect against plagued Captain Shreve
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, Molly McNulty, Kalyn Dupont, and Caroline Carr
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 …
Community Service & Contests
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 …
SCHOLARSHIPS & SENIOR INFORMATION
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 YOUR FELLOW JACKETS
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 …
Additional Announcements
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 …
New Today, Thursday, November 12
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 …
Support the PTSA by using Amazon Smile
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!
Byrd running back earns Player of the Week (6)
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 …
Senior Spotlight #16 – Ray Wynn
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.
Listen to Byrd Yellow Jackets Football anywhere in the world
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 …
Purchase tickets to Byrd football games
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.
William Berry named to LHSAA’s Composite All-Academic Team
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 remains undefeated with dominating performance against Airline
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), …
Senior Spotlight #15 – Marshall Miller
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.
Senior Spotlight #14 – Josh Courtney
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.
Virtual Learning Help
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 …
Senior Spotlight #13 – Stan Collins
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.
Byrd’s Berry, Ramsey could have been ticketed for speeding past East Ascension
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 …
Senior Spotlight #12 – Tahj Walden
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.
Senior Spotlight #11 – Luke Miletello
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.
Senior Spotlight #10 – Andrew Burak
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.
Coach’s homecoming warning to red-hot Byrd focused on masks, not flasks
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 …
Senior Spotlight #9 – Elijah Boer
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.
Senior Spotlight #8 – Travionne Walker
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 shuts out Natchitoches Central 20-0 to remain undefeated
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 …
Senior Spotlight #7 – Brayden Hermes
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.
Senior Spotlight #6 – William Berry
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.
Sophomore & Junior PSAT
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 …
Punishing run game, Grieder’s three picks lift Byrd to victory vs. Haughton
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 …
October 7, 2020
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 […]
Senior Spotlight #5 – Makarios “Junior” Brown
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 …
Senior Spotlight #4 – Chris Grieder
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.
October 6th ACT Information
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 …
Senior Spotlight #3 – Venzell Thompson
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 …
Byrd-Calvary contest offers up just what the doctor ordered
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 …
September 29, 2020
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 […]
Senior Spotlight #2 – Kellum Humphrey
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.
Senior Spotlight #1 – Jason Little
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.
September 23, 2020
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. […]
Countdown to kickoff: Byrd seeks error elimination in early going
Jimmy Watson Shreveport Times (Editor’s note: The high school football season in northwest Louisiana will launch Oct. 1 with the regular season slated to end Nov. 20. Today, The Times takes a look at Byrd in our countdown to kickoff.) A quick start and eliminating mistakes in the early going are something the Byrd football team must do when the …
September 8, 2020
Congratulations to Anne Michelle Erwin. Her painting was selected as one of only 17 National Finalists in the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes ArtEffect Project! […]
September 3, 2020
Congratulations to the Times All City 2019-2020 soccer team: Khianna Roraback, Emerson Roberts, and Mia Levermann; LHSSCA -All State Team – Mia Levermann; United Soccer coaches association – All Region team – Mia Levermann; and United States Soccer Coaches Association All Academic Team – Byrd Lady Jackets. Congratulations to Colonial Dames Winners: Ethan Granger, Paige Thomas, and Hannah DrakerCongratulations to Emily Tyler who has been selected as our Yellow Jacket Battalion Commander […]
PTSA NEWS
2020-2021 is underway! Please consider joining and donating to the PTSA. We also need your help throughout the year with the events that make Byrd such a fun place for our students. Please use the link below to sign up to volunteer. CLICK HERE for volunteer form. Our PTSA does not hold a school wide fundraiser. The PTSA budget is based …
A Letter from Mr. Badgley
Families, This is Jerry Badgley, Principal at Byrd High School. I know there have been many questions about opening schools. Please know Caddo and Byrd High School have a plan that includes delaying the start of the school year until August 24th . Safety has been our school’s top priority and we are excited to welcome students back while following …
All-Decade Byrd Football Team announced
SHREVEPORT, La. – In the decade from 2010 through 2019, the C.E. Byrd Yellow Jackets enjoyed a tremendous amount of prosperity on the gridiron. In those 10 seasons, the Yellow Jackets posted seven winning seasons, four double-digit win seasons, captured four District 1-5A titles, made 10 consecutive playoff appearances, had two undefeated regular seasons, garnered a No. 1 ranking, appeared …
March 11, 2020
Congrats to the Top Performers at the District Literary Rally (Medal Winners.) Algebra II- Seth Payne, Business English- Madeline Mackey, Chemistry- Jackson Ballew, Computer Science- James Rushing, Earth Science- Caroline Carr, Fine Arts Survey- Andrew Briley. CLICK HERE for a full list of participants. […]
March 10, 2020
Congratulations to the following Byrd Lady Jacket soccer players for making the District 1-5A – 1st team Khiana Roraback; Overall MVP Madelyn Graham, Emma Tamplin, Becca Brown, Mia Levermann, and Emerson Roberts; Second team – Abigail Daniels, Jordan LeBlanc, Khyra Roraback, and Landry Jones. Honorable Mention – Maggie McMillan, Jaycie Davis, and Katie Smith. Congrats to our “All District 2020” Yellow Jackets Soccer players and coaches! All District Overall MVP […]
March 3, 2020
Congratulations to Shelby Sanders who won the Caddo District PTA Reflections Literature Contest Award of Excellence! We are proud of you! Congratulations to the following winners in the Louisiana PTA Essay Contest: 1st Place – Shelby Sanders, 2nd Place – Emme Clark; Safety Public Service Announcement Video Winners – Carson Johnson, Jason Frink and Holt Sutton; Caddo District PTA Reflections Contest – Photography, Award of Excellence – Ellie Lawrence, Award of Excellence – Ellery Coppl […]
February 26, 2020
Congratulations to junior Christanna Kirksey (Shot Put), senior Jonnai Jones (Shot Put), and sophomore Trent Wells (1600) for qualifying to the 2020 LHSAA Indoor Track and Field State Meet. They will be competing this Saturday at LSU in Baton Rouge. […]
February 25, 2020
So proud of our Byrd golfers who competed in the LA Junior Golf Tour Sam Burns 4 ball at Squire Creek CC. Senior Jake Marler and sophomore Cal Gosslee battled for 1st shooting a 2-day total of -11. Byrd female golfer, sophomore Sydney Moss and her partner from Lake Charles, took home 1st in the girls division shooting 75-79! Way to go! Congratulations to Michael Cosse who was the winner of the Lyle Leader Essay Contest given to the Lyle Leader 2019 group at the banquet in 2019. […]
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