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In a thrilling Homecoming showdown under the lights at Hamley/Collins Field, the General Trass High School Panthers delivered a dramatic 30–28 victory over the Delta Charter Storm, keeping their district record unblemished at 2–0. The win sets the stage for a pivotal clash next week in Monroe against fellow unbeaten St. Frederick’s — last year’s district champions.

Briarfield Academy’s Head of School Lisa Walters announced the honor roll for the first nine weeks of the 2025-2026 academic year. First grade: A Honor Roll-Ryleigh Dunn, Olivia Lensing, Rowan McIntyre, Ellie Kait Mathews, Caddie May Meadows, Lou Muse, Lola Ratcliff, Jackson Wood, Layla Zaunbrecher; A-B Honor Roll- Andrew Fortenberry, Wade Isaac, Wyatt Robian, Cooper Smith, Trace Travis Second grade: A Honor Roll- Grayson Alvizo, John Clement, Olivia Crymes, River Densmore, Noah Graham, Michael Hopkins, Milly Lensing, Tripp Mabray, Vaughn Richardson, Alexa Taylor; A-B Honor Roll- Payton Culpepper, Thomas Fairchild, Bryce Harper, Paige Hopkins, Mitchell Lensing, Bethanie McAlpin, Whitlee Marsh, Caroline Oswalt Third grade: A Honor Roll-Kayson Frasier, Jackson Kiefer, Elizabeth Mabray; A-B Honor Roll- Zoey Bass, Beau Benton, Harris Benton, Blain Hooper, Mack Lensing, Ra’Kia Lewis, Greyson Mathews, Lawson Molinar Fourth grade: A Honor Roll-Frances Clement, Emory Crymes, Leslie Dewitt, Chloe Smith, Kason Van Mol; A-B Honor Roll- Bentlee Benton, Eli Fleming, Clint Holt, Lydia Payne, Elle Vining Fifth grade: A Honor Roll-Clark Benton, Beth Faires, June Howard, Ann Hodges Richardson; A-B Honor Roll-Jaicee Albright, Brentley Baker, Raylan Castilaw, Malley Kait Fisher Sixth grade: A Honor Roll-McCall Kiefer; A-B Honor Roll- Reid Densmore, Kitch Hopkins, Collin Smith, Chloe Sullivan Seventh grade: A-B Honor Roll- Natalie Brown, Tristan Crowe, Ava Jones, Briar Rice, Ainsleigh Styron Eighth grade: A Honor Roll-Preslee Arledge, Max Holt, Vivian Payne; A-B Honor Roll- Rayleigh Boyett, Mahlik McNeil Burks, Calie Massey, Maverick Weeks Ninth grade: A Honor Roll- Jude Clark, Houston Condrey, Maggie Faires, Sophie Hopkins, Cameron Mc-Daniel; A-B Honor Roll- Lila Anne Frith Tenth grade: A Honor Roll-Addison Brown, Cj Frith, Jenna Knight, Ava Clayton Poole; A-B Honor Roll-Emma Griffin, Trenton Foster, Ally McKenzie, Jackson Thornton Eleventh grade: A Honor Roll- Addison Boyett, Charlotte Condrey, Emmah Smith, Jack Woodall; A-B Honor Roll- Trecin Baker, Brody Benton, Davis Holt, Ainsley Keene, Zach Lovell Twelfth grade: A Honor Roll- Cameron Brumley, Maggie Frith, Holly Beth Ross; A-B Honor Roll- Jenna Ferrell, Gracie Forman, Jules O’Neal McPherson, Ella Claire Payne, Luis Ernesto Capetillo Perez, Avery Robian, Gracen Thornton, Landon Waits, Mallory Whitney, William Woodall.

After dominating rival Tallulah on both sides of the ball, the Rebels cruised to a big victory Friday night. With the game somewhat close at half (22-8), the Rebels added one more in the third effectively putting it out of reach.

The General Trass High School Panthers opened District 2-1A play in dominant fashion Friday night, shutting out the Block Bears 46–0 in Jonesville. The win marked the Panthers’ most complete performance of the season— combining a steady offensive rhythm with a smothering defensive effort—to improve their record to 3–3 heading into Homecoming week.

The Rebels rolled over the Union Christian Academy Lions Friday night, 648. The Rebel win was the fourth in a row on the road and three for the last three. The win moves Briarfield’s record to 7-2 on the year. The loss set the Lions back to 0-9.

A total of 1,330 applications from 1,119 applicants were entered into the 2025 Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery, which concluded Aug. 28, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) said.

The General Trass High School Panthers will hit the road this Friday to open District 2-1A play against the Block Bears in Jonesville, Louisiana. The matchup marks the Panthers’ first-ever district game since moving down to Class 1A, and they’ll look to build on the momentum from their thrilling 32–30 victory over Bastrop before last week’s open date.

After dropping a contest three weeks ago, Briarfield (62)hasbouncedbackwithtwo big wins in a row. The Rebels hosted Deer Creek Academy Warriors (5-3) Friday night at John W. Hopkins. At the half, the score was deadlocked at 22 apiece. When the second half began though, it was all Rebels. Giving up just one second half score, and piling on four TDs themselves, the Rebels came away with a big victory, 50-30.

All pickers got another freebie this week. The Commanders did not play the Rams; they played the Chargers.

The Briarfield Rebels showed true grit Friday night in Belzoni, Miss. The boys handed Humphreys Academy their first loss of the season, 28-8. The win moves the Rebels to 4-2 on the season. Humphreys fell to 5-1.