Good morning, Shreveport.

LSU fell 32-24 to Ole Miss on Saturday; the Tigers dropped to No. 11 in the US LBM Coaches Poll + stayed in the top 10 in the AP poll and will host Texas A&M on Saturday, Sept.

26.

High school football will kick off Thursday, Sept.

24 plus continue Friday, Sept. 25 with most games set at 7 p.m. Key matchups include Franklin Parish at Airline plus Loyola at Northwood, and some games may change if officials are scarce.

Seven players have been shortlisted for Week 3 of the SBC Advocate/318preps Football Player of the Week vote (offering a custom hoodie and a spot on the Player of the Year ballot) as votes close Wednesday at noon.

The nominees from local schools highlight strong prep performances.

The SBC Advocate/318preps Football Top 13 poll has the Giants debuting after a last-minute Soul Bowl win and ranks North DeSoto, Calvary & Evangel among the leaders.

Upcoming games on Thursday and Friday will test teams like Captain Shreve and Parkway at local venues.

LSU football lost key defensive back Dashawn Spears (a native of Denham Springs) to a season-ending ACL injury Saturday during the Ole Miss game.

He is expected to miss the rest of the season as the Tigers adjust their defensive lineup.

LSU lost the game 32 to 24 to Ole Miss on Saturday, leaving coach Lane Kiffin relieved to put the contest behind and focus on the upcoming game against Texas A&M at Tiger Stadium this coming Saturday.