CLAIBORNE PARISH, La. – High school football teams across Claiborne Parish experienced a mixture of victories and setbacks Friday, November 6, as the 2026 regular season concluded and postseason competition continued.
The Homer Pelicans delivered another impressive performance, defeating North Caddo 40–6 to extend their winning streak to four games. The Haynesville Golden Tornado saw its seven-game winning streak end with a 28–3 loss to Kentwood, while the Claiborne Academy Rebels fell 42–14 to River Oaks in the MAIS Class 1A Division I quarterfinals.
Despite the losses, both Homer and Haynesville secured positions in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association playoffs and will return to action this week.
All three games were played Friday, November 6.
Homer Pelicans Defeat North Caddo 40–6, Extend Winning Streak
The Homer Pelicans continued their late-season surge Friday night with a commanding 40–6 victory over the North Caddo Titans in Vivian.
The victory marked Homer’s fourth consecutive win and improved the Pelicans’ overall record to 5–5.
Senior quarterback Kevin Williams led the offensive effort, throwing for 317 yards and five touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Receiver Jerzyion Levingston also delivered an impressive performance, recording 150 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Homer entered the contest following three consecutive dominant victories, defeating Magnolia School of Excellence 57–0, Green Oaks 40–8 and Plain Dealing 68–0.
The Pelicans have outscored their opponents 205–14 during their four-game winning streak, demonstrating significant improvement on both sides of the football.
Friday’s victory provided Homer with momentum heading into the postseason and capped an impressive turnaround following a challenging start to the season.
Haynesville’s Seven-Game Winning Streak Ends Against Kentwood
The Haynesville Golden Tornado suffered a difficult setback Friday night, falling 28–3 to the Kentwood Kangaroos in a non-district road matchup.
Haynesville entered the contest riding a seven-game winning streak, including an impressive 29–20 victory over previously unbeaten Cedar Creek on October 30.
However, Kentwood’s defense limited the Golden Tornado to just three points, Haynesville’s lowest offensive output of the season.
The loss dropped Haynesville to 7–2, while Kentwood improved to 9–1.
Despite the setback, Haynesville completed an undefeated 4–0 district campaign, securing the District 1-1A championship.
The Golden Tornado’s regular-season victories included wins over Junction City, Homer, Union Parish, Glenbrook, Arcadia, Lincoln Preparatory School and Cedar Creek.
Haynesville will now look to regroup and return to the offensive form that helped produce seven consecutive victories as the team enters postseason competition.
Claiborne Academy Falls to River Oaks in MAIS Quarterfinals
The Claiborne Academy Rebels saw their postseason run come to an end Friday night with a 42–14 loss to River Oaks in Monroe.
The matchup was part of the MidSouth Association of Independent Schools Class 1A Division I quarterfinals.
River Oaks entered the contest as the No. 1 seed, while Claiborne Academy was seeded eighth.
The Rebels had advanced to the quarterfinals following a 64–36 victory over Prentiss Christian on October 30.
Friday’s game also marked the second meeting between Claiborne Academy and River Oaks in three weeks. The Mustangs defeated the Rebels 46–16 during their October 23 regular-season matchup.
Although Claiborne Academy was unable to advance, the Rebels’ opening-round playoff victory provided a postseason highlight and demonstrated their ability to rebound from adversity.
River Oaks advanced to the semifinals, where the Mustangs are scheduled to face Benton Academy on Thursday, November 12.
Claiborne Academy’s season concludes with the program having earned a postseason victory and a quarterfinal appearance.
Playoff Preview: Homer and Haynesville Prepare for First-Round Matchups
The LHSAA released its 2026 football playoff brackets, with both Homer and Haynesville qualifying for the Division IV Non-Select postseason.
DIVISION IV NON-SELECT — FIRST ROUND
No. 26 DeQuincy Tigers at No. 7 Haynesville Golden Tornado
Friday, November 13, 2026 — 7 p.m.
Haynesville — Home game
No. 18 East Beauregard Trojans at No. 15 Homer Pelicans
Playoff week: November 12–14, 2026
Homer — Home game
Exact kickoff date and time for Homer’s game have not been independently confirmed.
Haynesville Looks to Rebound Against DeQuincy
Haynesville enters the postseason as the No. 7 seed and will host No. 26 DeQuincy.
The Golden Tornado will be looking to bounce back from its loss to Kentwood and take advantage of playing before its home crowd.
Haynesville’s district championship and seven regular-season victories demonstrate the team’s potential to make a postseason run.
A strong defensive performance and a return to the offensive production displayed earlier in the season will be important as Haynesville attempts to advance.
Homer Seeks Fifth Consecutive Victory Against East Beauregard
Homer enters the playoffs as the No. 15 seed and will host No. 18 East Beauregard.
The Pelicans have been among the area’s hottest teams over the final month of the regular season, winning four consecutive games while averaging more than 51 points per contest during that stretch.
Homer’s offense, led by quarterback Kevin Williams and receiver Jerzyion Levingston, will look to maintain its production against the Trojans.
The Pelicans’ defense has also been a major factor in their late-season success, allowing only 14 points across their last four games.
With the advantage of playing at home, Homer will attempt to extend its winning streak and secure a place in the regional round.
Claiborne Parish Football Looks Ahead
As the 2026 high school football season enters its postseason phase, Claiborne Parish will have two programs competing for an opportunity to advance toward a state championship.
Haynesville enters the playoffs with a district championship and a top-eight seed, while Homer carries one of the strongest late-season winning streaks in the area.
Although Claiborne Academy’s season has concluded, the Rebels’ quarterfinal appearance adds another postseason accomplishment to the parish’s football season.
The opening round of the LHSAA playoffs begins this week, with regional-round competition scheduled for November 19–21.
For Claiborne Parish football fans, the focus now shifts to Haynesville and Homer as both teams prepare to defend their home fields and continue their pursuit of postseason success.