The Extra Point: Football Tidbits & More from Week 6
by: Vincent Cacioppo // GeauxPreps.com Managing Editor
Shreve Outlasts Evangel in 153-Point Epic, Peyton Houston Sets National Record
In an unforgettable overtime thriller, Captain Shreve edged Evangel 77-76 in a high-scoring shootout.
Shreve’s Brodie Savage threw for 462 yards and five touchdowns, while Evangel’s Peyton Houston shattered the national single-game passing record with 817 yards, per the NFHS Record Books. Houston’s 49 completions tied him for 5th All-Time, and his 10 total touchdowns ranks 12th All-Time.
*A note here, former West Virginia and NFL quarterback Will Grier, from SouthLake Christian High School (NC), passed for 834 yards in a single game, surpassing Houston’s new record. However, Grier’s record is not recognized by the National Federation of High Schools because SouthLake Christian, like some Louisiana schools that play in the MAIS, is not recognized by the NFHS.
Evangel led 36-22 at halftime, but Savage and the Gators rallied, sending the game into overtime tied at 70.
In the extra period, Evangel scored first but failed on a two-point conversion, leaving room for Shreve’s Savage to hit Nathan Green for a touchdown. Zane Wyss sealed the victory with the extra point, capping a historic game at 77-76.
Big Time Performances
Jamarcea Plater – Captain Shreve
Captain Shreve’s Jamarcea Plater set a new school rushing record with 352 yards on 19 carries and four rushing touchdowns in a standout performance against Evangel. Plater also caught 4 passes for 87 yards, adding a fifth touchdown through the air, capping off one of the best individual performances in Captain Shreve’s history.
Dedric Lastie – Riverside Academy
Riverside Academy’s Dedric Lastie delivered an unforgettable performance, racking up 540 total yards and nine, yes, (9) touchdowns in a 76-37 win over St. Martin’s. Lastie ran for eight touchdowns and added one receiving score, leading Riverside to a victory in one of the most impressive individual efforts of the season.
Michael White – Mandeville
Mandeville’s standout defensive back Michael White made game-changing plays in a 35-33 win over Covington, grabbing three interceptions, including back-to-back picks on consecutive drives. His third interception helped seal the victory, showcasing his clutch performance and helping Mandeville hold on for the win.
Eat, Sleep, The Streak
Louisiana’s Longest Winning & Losing Streaks
Consecutive Wins (15 or more games)
19 – Ruston
Consecutive Losses (15 or more games)
42 – Southwood
28 – Comeaux
18 – Bolton
Predictions: Where We Were right … Where We Were Wrong …
Where We Were Right
Parkway vs Airline
It was a battle for Bossier bragging rights… Parkway struck first, jumping out to an early lead, but Airline quickly responded and led 24-16 at halftime. The game’s momentum shifted when Eli Dollar intercepted a Parkway pass and returned it for a touchdown, igniting the Vikings’ defense. Kenny Darby continued his stellar season, scoring three touchdowns, all from quarterback Ben Taylor, who delivered another impressive performance, going 26/40 with four touchdown passes. Airline secured a 6-0 record as they remain undefeated. Final score: Airline 42, Parkway 23.
#7 Madison Prep vs #2 Southern Lab
Madison Prep rallied to beat Southern Lab 36-26 in a tight finish. The Kittens led 6-0 early, but Tylan Johnson and Alfred McKnight helped Madison Prep take a 12-6 lead. Lab fought back to go up 26-12 after a Jerry Bottley TD and a forced fumble recovery. Johnson’s second score cut the lead to 26-22, and a key defensive stop led to McKnight’s go-ahead touchdown, making it 30-26. McKnight added another late score to seal the Chargers’ win.
Ferriday vs #9 Mangham
Mangham secured a convincing 35-6 victory over Ferriday. The game started with the Dragons going for it on an early fourth down, scoring on a screen pass to Jay Miles for a 7-0 lead. Ferriday attempted to respond with a fourth-and-eight conversion but was intercepted by Mangham. Freshman Rayon Bell then showcased his speed, taking a reverse 45 yards for a touchdown, extending the lead to 14-0. Bell found the end zone again in the third quarter, pushing the score to 28-0. The Dragons finished strong and held Ferriday to just one score.
Covington vs Mandeville
Mandeville beat Covington 35-33 in a hard-fought contest. Ben Hendricks opened the scoring with a 41-yard QB keeper, but Covington quickly tied it with Caden Heck’s 10-yard touchdown run. Nate Sheppard then scored on a 53-yard run, and Isaiah Baham added a 4-yard touchdown, putting Mandeville up 21-7. Heck answered with a 36-yard touchdown for Covington, but Sheppard struck again with a 60-yard run to make it 28-21. After a Hendricks touchdown made it 35-21, Covington fought back with Bobby Barkley’s pick-six and a 52-yard touchdown pass from Heck to Jiwaun Brock. However, the two-point conversion attempt failed, allowing Mandeville to hang on for the win.
Where We Were Wrong
#9 Alexandria vs West Monroe
ASH edged West Monroe 45-35 in a back-and-forth contest to improve to 6-0! The Trojans opened the scoring with a Karsen Sellers 7-yard touchdown pass to Alex Fontenot, leading 7-0 after the first quarter. West Monroe tied it with a 40-yard run by Christian Pontie, but the Trojans responded with a JT Lindsey touchdown to go up 14-7. The Rebels tied it again at 14 by halftime. In the second half, both teams traded scores. The Trojans went ahead 21-14 before West Monroe tied it again. Sellers connected with Tanner Townsend for a touchdown, but West Monroe answered to make it 28-28. ASH the drove down and kicked a field goal to go up 31-28, but the Rebels took a 35-31 lead with just over 7 minutes left. LSU commit JT Lindsey then scored twice in the final minutes to seal the 45-35 win for ASH.
How The GeauxPreps Top 10 Fared – Week 6
CLASS 5A
1. Ruston (6-0) beat Ouachita Parish, 22-21
2. Edna Karr (5-0) beat Brother Martin, 42-14
3. Acadiana (5-1) beat Barbe, 48-7
4. Catholic-BR (4-1) beat Liberty, 42-14
5. John Curtis (3-2) beat Holy Cross, 13-0
6. Neville (6-0) beat Pineville, 50-10
7. St. Augustine (3-2) *Plays Today*
8. Zachary (4-1) beat Scotlandville, 40-15
9. Alexandria (6-0) beat West Monroe, 45-35
10. Central (6-0) beat Woodlawn-BR, 24-6
CLASS 4A
1. Teurlings Catholic (6-0) beat Rayne, 49-13
2. Archbishop Shaw (4-2) beat St. James, 35-14
3. Lutcher (5-0) beat South Terrebonne, 44-0
4. E.D. White (5-1) beat Morgan City, 64-0
5. Cecilia (4-2) beat Breaux Bridge, 56-18
6. St. Thomas More (3-3) beat Northside, 51-0
7. Lakeshore (5-1) lost to Franklinton, 35-28
8. North DeSoto (4-2) beat Minden, 42-0
9. Westgate (3-2) 22-6
10. Opelousas (2-4) beat Natchitoches Central, 26-18
CLASS 3A
1. University Lab (5-1) beat Helix Mentorship, 63-0
2. John F. Kennedy (2-4) beat Booker T. Washington (Nola), 34-8
3. St. James (3-2) lost to Archbishop Shaw, 35-14
4. Bunkie (6-0) beat Caldwell Parish, 52-0
5. Amite (4-2) beat Bogalusa, 51-0
6. Pine (5-1) beat Albany, 48-0
7. Madison Prep (3-3) beat Southern Lab, 36-26
8. Erath (5-1) beat DeQuincy, 30-28
9. De La Salle (2-4) beat Sophie B. Wright, 47-14
10. Jewel Sumner (5-1) beat Springfield, 51-0
CLASS 2A
1. Dunham (6-0) beat Capitol, 66-6
2. Calvary (4-2) beat Homer, 59-20
3. Ouachita Christian (6-0) beat Delhi Charter, 54-14
4. Catholic-NI (5-1) beat Franklin, 42-0
5. Notre Dame (3-3) beat Lake Arthur, 42-6
6. Oak Grove (5-1) beat Beekman Charter, 57-12
7. Newman (4-1) beat M.L. King Charter, 44-0
8. Union Parish (3-3) beat North Caddo, 56-0
9. Mangham (5-1) beat Ferriday, 35-6
10. Lafayette Christian Academy (2-4) beat Lafayette Renaissance, 34-19
CLASS 1A
1. Vermilion Catholic (6-0) beat Highland Baptist, 56-0
2. Southern Lab (3-2) lost to Madison Prep, 36-26
3. Haynesville (6-0) beat Jonesboro-Hodge, 46-0
4. Ascension Catholic (4-1) beat Ascension Christian, 56-7
5. Riverside (3-2) beat St. Martin’s, 76-37
6. Kentwood (4-2) beat Frederick A. Douglass, 51-6
7. Ascension Episcopal (6-0) beat Gueydan, 56-6
8. Jeanerette (5-0) beat Centerville, 52-6
9. St. Edmund (6-0) beat Berchmans’s Academy of Sacred Heart, 49-14
10. General Trass (4-2) beat Tensas, 44-8