The Rapides Symphony Orchestra will present Don Giovanni this Saturday, Sept. 20, at 7:30pm, at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center. 

One thousand lovers, one fiery fate…the Symphony and a fabulous cast of singers will perform Mozart’s dramatic tale of the notorious womanizing libertine Don Giovanni. Presented with assistance from the Anne Coughlin Opera Series.

The cast of this amazing story:

Don Giovanni – Jonathan Patton
Leporello – Leroy Davis
Donna Anna – Andrea Baker
Donna Elvira – Michelle Lange
Zerlina – Olivia Yokers
Don Ottavio – Enrico Cannella

To purchase tickets, visit this link. 

Peggy Lou Snyder was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1909. Peggy Lou’s adventures in the entertainment industry began when she was just six weeks old and her parents brought her onstage in a play in which they were performing. Peggy Lou’s father, Roy Hilliard Snyder, was an actor and director at the Princess Theater in Des Moines. Her mother, Hazel, was a musical comedy actress. Roy and Hazel adopted Roy’s middle name, Hilliard, as their professional last name. At three years old, Peggy Lou got her first speaking role in a comedic play called “Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch.” When not in school, Peggy Lou was working on the stage with and, as she got older, without her parents.

In 1930, Peggy Lou and her parents moved to New York City for more acting opportunities. In August of that year, she began a brief and troubled marriage with comedian Roy Sedley. In 1931, Peggy Lou appeared in her first film entitled “Musical Justice,” in which she fittingly played the wife in a divorce hearing. It was her first of many films. In 1932, Oswald, an attorney who decided he enjoyed playing his saxophone and singing with his band more than practicing law, met Peggy Lou when she was the mistress of ceremonies at a New York night club. Soon thereafter, the band leader hired Peggy Lou to share vocal duties in his band. “It was strictly a business arrangement initially,” Peggy Lou later explained, but when her marriage ended, she married the band leader. In the following year, Peggy Lou made her radio debut.

Peggy Lou was a star of every entertainment medium of the era. She was performing on stage, on recordings, and on radio with her husband, and she was also acting in Hollywood films. Her schedule was hectic. In 1936, her schedule grew more hectic when she had her first child, a son named David. Four years later, she had a son named Eric. Peggy Lou struggled to balance her career and family. Something had to give. Between 1931 and 1944, in addition to her other performances, Peggy Lou had appeared in 19 films. Then, Peggy Lou and her husband decided that she would pause her film career, and they would focus more on their family. Before you judge her husband too harshly, it was he who came up with a plan in which the whole family could spend every day working together. Twenty years later, she said, “I’m Lucky. How many actresses get the chance to work with their family every day?” It was a whole new adventure.

You may not remember Peggy Lou for her film career which included roles in Hollywood classics such as “Follow the Fleet” with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, “Cocoanut Grove” with co-star Fred MacMurray, and “Honeymoon Lodge,” which also featured her husband. You have probably never heard the names Peggy Lou Snyder or Peggy Lou Hilliard, but for 22 years, she entertained millions of people on radio and television as America’s favorite mother. You see, Peggy Lou’s most notable adventures began when she, under her lifelong stage name, created with her husband a radio show which evolved into a television show called “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.”

Sources:

1. The Cedar Rapids Gazette, August 29, 1976, p.40.
2. The York Dispatch, October 4, 1994, p.2.
3. The Des Moines Register, December 24, 2000, p.19.
4. “Harriet Nelson,” IMDb.com, accessed September 7, 2025, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0384948/?ref_=tt_cst_t_2.

To: Pineville Citizens

I have decided to resign my position as Councilman for District 4 and not run for a seventh term in the 2026 elections. This was a difficult decision, but one that will allow more time to spend with my family and grandchildren in the nearby State of Texas. My resignation is effective December 31, 2025.

Serving the City of Pineville has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I want to thank the citizens of District 4 for placing their trust in me since 2002. I have tried my best to serve you, and all Pineville residents, with openness and honesty and have always put the needs of our citizens ahead of my own.

I want to especially thank every Pineville employee for the work you accomplish each and every day…you are why Pineville is a great place to call home.

Thank you, former Mayor Clarence Fields, former Mayor Rich Dupree, current Mayor Joe Bishop and all Council members I have served alongside (Randy King, Nathan Martin, Carol Van Mol, Christy Frederic, Kevin Dorn, Joe Bishop, Mary Galloway and Randy James) for making this 24-year journey one I will remember fondly.

There are many decisions I am proud to have been a part of that helped make Pineville a better place to live and raise a family. We helped bring growth to Pineville by creating a welcoming environment for all businesses which saved and created many new jobs. New subdivisions were built and home ownership increased. We went through the difficult process of allowing restaurants to sell alcohol which eventually led to our citizens having a say in whether alcohol sales would be allowed inside the city limits. We have and continue to replace and repair infrastructure setting Pineville up for decades of more growth. And, the re-invention of the old Central State grounds will continue its positive impact on our community. All of these decisions helped to change the trajectory of the City’s sales tax revenue which continues to increase on a yearly basis. I am grateful that Pineville is financially sound.

I will keep all of you in my prayers and I ask for your prayers as my family and I begin a new journey.

May God continue to bless the City of Pineville,

Signed
Tom Bouchie
Pineville City Councilman, District 4

This was no ordinary college fair held on Sunday, September 14 at the LSMSA. Harvard, Yale, Princeton and each of the other members of the Ivy League were in attendance as were MIT, Caltech, and Rice for a total of 37 top-tier colleges and universities from all over the country. This unique program was put on by Yale University’s admissions office as part of the STORY (Small Town Outreach, Recruitment and Yield) program in which representatives from top selective colleges and universities come together to travel to rural areas which are not commonly visited in the normal course of events.

Four hundred and seven students and their families took advantage of this wonderful opportunity to meet with the college and university representatives. The event started with presentations on different types of colleges & universities, financial aid, applying to colleges and other topics. The attendees then went to the LSMSA’s gym where they met with the various representatives.

This year’s fair is the second visit for the group. The fair represents a life-changing opportunity for the young people of our area. Quite simply, there is no other place in the entire state of Louisiana in which one can meet with admissions officers from such an impressive array of institutions. Central Louisiana is indeed fortunate to have such an opportunity.

The Journal Services Family would like to thank the staff of the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts for hosting the fair and graciously inviting all interested families to attend. We would also like to extend our thanks to the young men and women from each of the superb colleges and universities who took time from their busy schedules to visit our state.

By LORI LYONS, Journal Sports

Rapides Parish football teams went 4-4 in the second week of play in the 2025 football season with Alexandria Senior High, Buckeye, Pineville and Tioga all picking up decisive wins.

ASH got things started on Thursday, taking a 57-0 win over Union Parish to improve to 2-0. Trojans wide receiver Alex Fontenot had 128 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns, including one for 70 yards. Kason Williams had a punt return for a score. Latravious Williams blocked a punt and Jackson Townsend scooped it up for the score.

In two games, Alexandria has allowed just one touchdown while racking up 111 points. QB Karsen Sellers has passed for 423 yards and seven touchdowns.

“We got off to a fast start in the first half, just able to grab control of it from the get-go,” said Trojans’ coach Thomas Bachman. “We really played well defensively. They were really limited in moving the football and that’s always a recipe for success.”

Buckeye obviously had the recipe to contain a Grant running back who ran for a record-tying 10 touchdowns in Week One. The Panthers (2-0) managed to hold Aymaud Sykes to zero yards and the Grant team to minus 32 yards in a 46-13 win.

“The boys played hard, they really played well,” coach Aaron York said. “I’ve got to give my defense credit. They held him to zero (yards). I’m pretty excited about that.”

Pineville improved to 2-0 with a decisive 69-14 win over Avoyelles. The trio of quarterbacks Carter Smith, Kaleb Coleman and Evan Schneider combined for over 100 yards passing and four touchdowns. Ayden Tate  ran for a 44-yard touchdown and returned a kickoff 77 yards for a touchdown. Altavius McQuarn ran for 51 yards and a score. Kelmarion Phillips had three catches for 39 yards and a pair of touchdowns, plus he had a 75-yard kickoff return for a score. Xavier Cochran and Dayvion Young also had receiving touchdowns.

After battling powerful Sterlington very competitively in the opener, Tioga broke through in Week 2, defeating Leesville 56-20. It was the first win for new head coach Dan Christman, who got a water shower from his team after the game.  Kenny Ponthier scored three touchdowns for the Indians, including one from 54 yards in the opening minutes. Quarterback Cace Malone threw for two scores and ran for another.

Holy Savior Menard (1-1) was drubbed by powerful Jena 56-3. Peabody (1-1) lost to the other Northwood team – this one from Shreveport – 61-13. Northwood Lena (0-2) bowed to Elton 45-22. Bolton Academy (0-2) lost to Oberlin 53-8.

Contact Lori at sportslyons@gmail.com

By RICHARD THIBERVILLE JR., Louisiana Christian Athletics

For the second-straight week, it came down to the wire for the Louisiana Christian University football team, and this time,  Jaterrius Johnson broke free for the game-winning score with 1:33 to go and Kylon Polk’s interception in the final minute sealed a 43-37 Sooner Athletic Conference win over the Wayland Baptist Pioneers Saturday night at Wildcat Field.

The Wildcats (2-1, 2-0 SAC) seemed poised to open up the game early as both Bryce Perkins, from two yards out, and Datlan Cunningham, from 34 yards away, both rushed for touchdowns in the first quarter, getting LCU out to a 14-0 lead. In the second period, Wayland Baptist (0-2, 0-2 SAC) cut the Wildcat lead down to 14-10.

Johnson scored his first touchdown from nine yards out to push the LCU advantage back out to 21-10 with just over a minute to go before halftime. Wayland opened the second half by cutting the margin to 21-7.

Cunningham plunged in from a yard out with less than four minutes left in the third quarter to make it 27-17. Levi Hilborn connected on a 22-yard field goal to give LCU a 30-17 lead just less than two minutes into the final period.

But suddenly, the Pioneers found big plays to bust in front. First came a 79-yard scoring catch and run. After getting a stop, a five-play, 63-yard scoring drive ended with a 27-yard scoring trot to forge a 30-30 tie after a botched snap on the point after. WBU took its first lead on a fumble returned 83 yards for a touchdown, going up 37-30 with 5:55 left in regulation.

On the first play following the turnover, Perkins found Omarius Davis  for a 39-yard gain. Two plays later, Perkins and Davis connected again, this time in the back of the end zone on a 24-yard scoring strike, bringing the score even again at 37.

After forcing a three-and-out, the Wildcats got the ball back at their own 26 and with 3:05 left to find a winning score. Perkins found

Xavion Butler for 37 yards to get into Pioneer territory as the two-minute timeout was reached. Johnson busted through the right side and galloped to the pylon, getting inside the right corner of the end zone for a 31-yard touchdown with just 1:33 remaining. The point after was blocked, however, keeping the score at 43-37. 

The Wildcat win was secured shortly afterward when Polk tracked down a pass that was lofted to the right sideline for the interception allowing the Wildcats to run out the remaining 43 seconds.

Perkins finished the day 20-for-32 through the air, passing for 354 yards with a touchdown while adding a rushing score as well.

Cunningham rushed for 157 yards on 30 carries and scored twice. Johnson went for 93 yards on 13 carries and also went into the end zone two times.

E.J. Scott had nine catches on the day, totaling 147 yards. Davis made six receptions and went for 118 yards and a score.

The Wildcats racked up 585 total yards of offense while the Pioneers had 410 total yards. The LCU defense forced three turnovers while Wayland Baptist came up with four.

LCU will step away from Sooner Athletic Conference play to travel to old American Southwest Conference foe Hardin-Simmons next week. Kickoff off next Saturday’s contest against the Cowboys (2-0, 0-0 ASC) is set for 1 p.m. at Shelton Stadium in Abilene, Texas.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited 32 subjects for alleged dove hunting violations on the opening weekend of the 2025-26 dove hunting season that took place from Sept. 6-7.

Agents seized a total of 219 doves in connection with these cases and donated them to local charities.

In Rapides Parish on Sept. 6, agents cited Anthony Palermo, 26, of Lecompte; Terri Palermo, 59, of Lecompte; James C. Morace, 23, of Deville; Emily M. Morace, 24, of Deville; and William C. Barton, 38, of Marksville; for taking over the limit of doves.

In St. James Parish on Sept. 6, agents cited the following for hunting migratory game birds over a baited area:

Darren Wade Jr., 20, of Baton Rouge; Matthew Faucheux, 30, of Gramercy; Blake Roussel, 29, of Hester; Baylen Louque, 30, of Gramercy; Steven Dykes, 21,of Baton Rouge; Michael Pocorello, 20, of Baton Rouge; Ethan Watson, 20, of Baton Rouge; Talmar Butler, 21, of Baton Rouge; Philip Poche, 30 of Gramercy; Anthony Distefano Jr., 19, of Baton Rouge; Colin Frick, 20, of Baton Rouge; Nicholas Migliacio, 20, of Baton Rouge; and a juvenile. Wade Jr. was also cited for intentional concealment of wildlife.

In Madison Parish on Sept. 6, agents cited Laken Herring, 27, Thomas Caruthers, 25, and Thomas Hamilton, 42, all of Vicksburg, Miss., for hunting without non-resident hunting licenses.

In Tensas Parish on Sept. 6, agents cited the following:

Edward Kirkland, 50, of Saint Francisville, for hunting migratory game birds with an unplugged gun;
Raymond Smith, 50, of Ferriday, for placing bait to take migratory game birds, hunting migratory game birds over a baited area, and hunting migratory game birds with an unplugged gun;
Raymond Smith IV, 18, of Ferriday, for hunting migratory game birds over a baited area;
Drake Smith, 25, of Ferriday, for hunting migratory game birds over a baited area;
Lindsey Lee, 23, of Natchez, Miss., for hunting without a non-resident hunting license.

Agents cited Danny Catoir, 20, and Wyatt Bonaventure, 19, both from Bueche, for hunting migratory game birds over a baited area on Sept. 7 in West Baton Rouge Parish.

Agents arrested Chris Lacombe, 36, of Marksville, for possession of a firearm by convicted felon, hunting with unplugged gun and possession of a stolen firearm in Avoyelles Parish on Sept. 6.

In Vernon Parish on Sept. 6, agents cited Jimmie West, 25, of Leesville, and Marvin Tarver, 23, of Mooringsport, for violating non-toxic shot requirements on a Wildlife Management Area (WMA).

In Concordia Parish on Sept. 6, agents cited Sawyer Perkins, 25, of Vidalia, for hunting migratory game birds over a baited area and placing bait to take migratory game birds.

Intentional concealment of wildlife carries a $900 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail. State charges for hunting over the limit of doves and hunting doves with an unplugged gun brings a $400 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail for each offense. Hunting without non-resident hunting licenses and violating non-toxic shot requirements on a WMA carries up to a $350 fine for each offense.

Illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon carries a $1,000 to $5,000 fine and 10 to 20 years of jail. Possession of a stolen firearm brings one to five years in jail.

All migratory game bird baiting cases are filed with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for prosecution in Federal Court.

The Alexandria Police Department responded to the 5400 block of Mansour Drive in reference to a domestic-related shooting on Saturday, Sept. 13, at approximately 1:30am.  Responding officers located 22-year-old Jaheim Williams, deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

This is currently an ongoing investigation.

If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number 318-441-6416 or APD Dispatch 318-441-6559. Information can be emailed to detectives at APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.

For a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers of CenLa at 318-443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App can also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for a cash reward at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.

The Alexandria Police Department responded to the 2500 block of Mason Street in reference to a shooting on Friday, Sept. 12, at approximately 6:50pm. One person was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injury.

This is currently an ongoing investigation.

If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number 318-441-6416 or APD Dispatch 318-441-6559. Information can be emailed to detectives at APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.

For a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers of CenLa at 318-443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App can also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for a cash reward at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.

Arrests are accusations, not convictions.

Sept. 14

John David Ryland, 45, Deville – OWI first offense, $1,000 bail.

Sept. 13

Kevin Allen, 45, Jena – OWI first offense, driving under suspension, modified exhaust, improper turn, $1,300 bail;

Clinton Branch Jr., 45, Alexandria – domestic abuse battery, parole violations, $1,500 bail;

Blessing Sagoma, 42, Wylie, Texas – OWI first offense, improper lane usage, open container, $1,200 bail;

Tamyra T. Sanders, 20, Alexandria – OWI second offense, running a red light, $1,600 bail;

Gregory Turner, 24, Pineville – OWI first offense, $1,000 bail.

Sept. 12

Cartavius Marcell Brown, 23, Alexandria – producing manufacturing distributing CDS, failure to appear, $10,500 bail;

Latoya Antionette Ferrell, 40, Alexandria – possession of stolen vehicle, contempt of court, failure to return rented/leased motor vehicle, $5,500 bail;

Justin Ray Holmes, 34, Alexandria – possession of marijuana, safety violation, driving under suspension, obstruction of justice, improper lane usage, intentional littering, probation violation, $1,900 bail.

Sept. 11

Jessica Renee Armstrong, 35, Alexandria – two counts theft, following too close, hit and run, two counts contempt fail to pay fine, simple escape, no insurance, driving under suspension, $2,500 bail;

Sarah Kathryn Bass, 27, Alexandria – illegal use of weapons, $1,000 bail;

Angela Denise Bennett, 61, Alexandria – possession of CDS, probation violation, $2,500 bail;

John Randall Collins, 66, Pineville – producing manufacturing distributing CDS with intent, paraphernalia, $1,500 bail;

Stephen Gerard Collins, 62, Pineville – producing manufacturing distributing, paraphernalia, $10,500 bail;

Carsen Randall Crusenberry, 24, Pineville – OWI first offense, open container, no head light, $1,200 bail;

Demetrice Demohn Culbreth Jr, 34, Pineville – possession of CDS, possession of marijuana, resisting an officer, obstruction of justice, bicycle reflectors required, $4,600 bail;

Farron Keith Davis, 60, Boyce – two counts aggravated assault with a firearm, $10,000 bail;

Ameliea Grace Delrie, 21, Pineville – two counts illegal use of weapons, aggravated criminal damage, resisting an officer, misrepresentation during booking, disturbing the peace, $31,500 bail;

Jacoleyn Shonell Gold, 37, Alexandria – producing manufacturing distributing CDS with intent, producing manufacturing distributing CDS, paraphernalia, two counts contempt of court, $25,500 bail;

Brittany Laice Gonzales, 36, Woodworth – simple burglary, criminal damage to property, five counts contempt of court, $75,500 bail;

Charles Anthony Issac, 37, Lecompte – molestation of a juvenile under 13, sexual battery, aggravated sodomy crime against nature, $750,000 bail;

Trevon Trevante Issac, 27, Alexandria – domestic abuse battery strangulation, $20,000 bail;

Linda Jackson, 55, Pineville – producing manufacturing distributing CDS, paraphernalia, $10,500 bail;

Jana Lewis, 18, Alexandria – battery of a dating partner first offense, criminal damage to property, $2,000 bail;

Casey Elizabeth Mathews, 34, Boyce – four counts simple burglary, probation violation, $6,000 bail;

Markell McNeal, 22, Pineville – OWI, driving under suspension, careless operation of a vehicle, probation violation, $1,800 bail;

Jared Lee Nelson, 44, Alexandria – theft, two counts resisting an officer, simple burglary, intentional exposure to the AIDS virus, simple battery of a police officer, unauthorized entry into a place of business, parole violations, $31,000 bail;

Talbert Frank Ortego, 66, Pineville – theft, sex offender failure to register, failure to obtain sex offender card, $6,000 bail;

Joshua Dale Rabalais, 30, Pineville – disarming of peace officer, resisting an officer, parole violations, $25,500 bail;

Kinsey Lynn Roszell, 37, Pineville – two counts possession of CDS, expired driver license, expired plate registration, switch MVI, $7,200 bail;

Derrick Dewayne Sewell, 38, Alexandria – producing manufacturing distributing CDS, obstruction of justice, safety belt violation, resisting an officer, possession of CDS, failure to appear, $15,100 bail;

Donald R. Spencer, 43, Alexandria – accessory after the fact, $1,000 bail;

Keldrick Vernard Wright, 43, Pineville – possession of CDS, three counts contempt of court, obstruction of justice, probation violation, failure to appear, $5,500 bail.

Sept. 10

Elster Ludger Brouillette III, 64, Dry Prong – two counts possession CDS, paraphernalia, $3,000 bail;

Michael Shawn Haltom, 47, Dry Prong – illegal carrying a weapon, possession of CDS, no bail data;

Devan Shea Hebert, 35, Pineville – theft of a motor vehicle, contempt of court, contempt of court, $1,000 bail.

Louisiana Christian University announces the Minister’s Advisory Council, an initiative to unite church ministers and staff with LCU to equip future generations for Kingdom service and cultural impact.

“We want to better communicate with the churches who we are and what we are doing,” said Dr. David Jeffreys, vice president of Denominational and Church Relations. “At the same time, we are seeking feedback and valuable insight from the churches to help us do a better job at reaching Louisiana Baptist youth.”

Jeffreys said the churches and the university are all a part of the Louisiana Baptist Convention, so it just makes sense to get input from those who lead the churches and youth groups across the state.

The initial goal is to partner with 100 ministers statewide, Jeffreys said, and more than 40 have already signed up.

“I joined the council because of my love for Louisiana Christian University,” said Craig Beeman, pastor of First Baptist Church of Winnsboro. “I want to see it thrive in all aspects. If I can contribute in any way, I will do my best to ensure that a network of pastors across the state helps Louisiana Baptists never forget the greatness of our institution of higher learning here in our state. I have always believed that an informed Baptist is a better Baptist. Through this council, I hope we can enhance communication and strengthen relationships with churches and LCU.”

Members will be advocates for the university, encouraging families to consider LCU as a possibility for future education, and help link LCU with like-minded supporters. The council will meet in person twice a year.

For questions, to join or for more information about the Minister’s Advisory Council, email david.jeffreys@lcuniversity.edu

The City of Pineville encourages the public to save the date for their Family Fall Fest, coming Thursday, Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m. at the Ward 9 Sports Complex. 

The free Family Fall Fest will feature lots of candy for all ages, a petting zoo and jumpers for kids, and free hot dogs for all. 

By JIM BUTLER

Louisiana Central enters its second half-century on sound financial footing, according to a Legislative Audit report.

The organization known as Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance until 2011, when merged with Cenla Advantage Partnership, serves Rapides and nine other area parishes.

Its new president and CEO,  Chris Musingill, has been on the job about a month. He succeeds the retired Jim Clinton.

The audit report for 2024, released this week, notes revenues of $2.9 million, almost all from contributions, gifts and grants.

Spending totaled $2.7 million, program services accounting for $2.1 million.

Payroll expense was $1.3 million. Legal and professional fees took $469,090. Auditors note no public funds are used to pay the CEO of the non-profit.

Net assets at year’s end were $1.4 million, a year-over-year increase of about $200,000.

LA Central is located at 1302 Murray St.

By LORI LYONS, Journal Sports

Buckeye head football coach Aaron York had to check to make sure it wasn’t a typo.

As he looked to see how his opponent this week, Grant High School, fared in Week 1 action, York must have done a double-take. The Cougars, a Class 4A team, defeated Montgomery by 76-50 and had a player who threatened national high school records.

Running back Aymaud Sykes rushed for 420 yards on 26 carries and scored 10 touchdowns (original reports said 11) to help his team to a come-from-behind win. According to the National Federation of High Schools, that puts Sykes in a tie for fourth most touchdowns in a single high school game.

Now it’s up to York and his Class 3A Panthers to try and stop him tonight in Dry Prong.

“We’ve got 100 yards long and 54 1/3 wide to try and contain him,” York said, adding his defense has seen enough of him. “No. I don’t want to see him run.”

Last week Buckeye took a 45-0 win over Block (the score was originally reported in some outlets as a Block victory).

“The first game of the year you really don’t know what to expect,” York said. “You just want your kids to play well. I thought we played well enough to win but with a lot of things to clean up. That’s the goal this week. We want to see how our kids respond after the first week playing a real game and see if we can get better from last week.”

Pineville is looking for its second win following a surprising 44-34 victory at New Iberia. It was coach Justin Charles’ first win as new coach of the Rebels. This week the Rebels host Avoyelles, which lost last week to Marksville 47-14. Pineville won last year’s matchup 35-20.

After battling defending Division III Non-Select state champion Sterlington very competitively before fading in a 47-31 loss last week, Tioga gets no rest this week. The Indians will have the homefield advantage against last year’s Division II Select state semifinalist Leesville Friday. The Wampus Cats were spanked in their season opener by Sam Houston, 50-28.

Tioga wide receiver Kevin Johnson was named Player of the Week by one local media outlet after nabbing seven receptions for 214 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

In other action, Alexandria Senior High will look to go 2-0 against visiting Union Parish. Quarterback Karsen Sellers threw four touchdown passes in the Trojans’  54-7 win over West Feliciana last week. Union Parish lost to North DeSoto, 46-3.

Holy Savior Menard, 1-0 following last week’s 42-0 win at Northwood-Lena, will host always formidable Class 3A Jena.  The Giants had a wild 64-48 victory at Mangham to open the season.

Northwood-Lena will travel to Elton in a matchup of Class A teams. The Indians lost to St. Edmund 58-28 last week.

Peabody will visit the other Northwood – of Shreveport – on Friday. The Warhorses opened with a 33-10 win over LaGrange while Class 4A Northwood defeated Benton, 49-16.

Bolton Academy, which lost to Mamou, 62-6 last week, will go to Oberlin, which fell to Vinton last Friday 36-6.