The Byrd varsity basketball team (Shreveport, LA) will play a home non-conference game against Woodlawn-Shreveport (Shreveport, LA) today at 6 p.m.

Byrd vs Woodlawn-Shreveport Girls Basketball Game Info:

What: Texas High School Girls Basketball
Who: Byrd vs Woodlawn-Shreveport
When: Monday, December 16, 2024
Time: 6 PM
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Game preview: Byrd vs Woodlawn-Shreveport

As we approach the mid-point of the 2024-25 Louisiana high school football season, both Woodlawn-Shreveport and Byrd have faced their fair share of challenges. The two schools, located in Shreveport, Louisiana, are working through their respective seasons with distinct performances in both league and non-league matchups.

Team Records and Performance

• Woodlawn-Shreveport (24-25): With a record of 5-8 overall, Woodlawn-Shreveport has shown resilience, particularly in their away games, with a 4-4 record on the road. However, their performance at home has been more of a struggle, posting just a 1-3 mark. Their average scoring per game stands at an impressive 32.1 points, but their defense has allowed an average of 43.9 points per game, resulting in a negative point differential.
• Byrd (24-25): Byrd, on the other hand, has had a tough season, recording just one win against nine losses. They have struggled significantly both at home (1-4) and on the road (0-4). Their offense has averaged 30.4 points per game, but similarly to Woodlawn, their defense has been leaky, allowing 45.9 points per game.

Common Opponents

Both teams share several common opponents this season, and their records against these teams provide an interesting comparison. Woodlawn-Shreveport holds a 4-5 record against common opponents, while Byrd has only managed a 1-5 record in similar matchups.

• Green Oaks: Woodlawn-Shreveport has emerged victorious in both of their encounters with Green Oaks, winning 50-12 and 44-17. Byrd, however, has yet to face Green Oaks as of this writing.
• Plain Dealing: On November 22, 2024, Woodlawn-Shreveport lost to Plain Dealing with a score of 47-31. Byrd will face Plain Dealing on January 10, 2025.
• Evangel Christian Academy: Woodlawn-Shreveport dominated Evangel Christian Academy 39-13, while Byrd’s upcoming matchups against Evangel will come on February 4, 2025.
• Calvary Baptist Academy: Both teams fell short against Calvary Baptist Academy, with Woodlawn-Shreveport losing 53-45 and Byrd being defeated 46-31.
• Captain Shreve: Woodlawn-Shreveport suffered a tough 69-19 loss to Captain Shreve, while Byrd will look to overcome them in their upcoming match on February 7, 2025.
• Logansport: Woodlawn-Shreveport struggled in their encounter with Logansport, losing 71-32, while Byrd lost 62-29 in their game against the same team on December 2, 2024.

Notable Matchups

Looking ahead, the next key matchups for both teams will come against several of their remaining opponents. For Woodlawn-Shreveport, games against teams like Loyola College Prep and Minden will provide further opportunities to improve their record and consistency. Byrd, meanwhile, will need to gain momentum from their upcoming encounters with teams like Minden and North DeSoto to finish the season on a higher note.

Head-to-Head and Playoff Outlook

While neither team has yet faced off in a head-to-head contest this season, both squads will aim to improve their league records to stay competitive for postseason opportunities. Woodlawn-Shreveport has the edge in terms of overall performance, but Byrd is looking to regroup and make a late-season push.

In terms of playoffs, neither team is currently showing signs of securing a postseason berth, with both sides needing to close out their regular seasons strong to have a chance.

Conclusion

In the ongoing 2024-25 season, both Woodlawn-Shreveport and Byrd have struggled with their win-loss records, yet each team has shown moments of competitive play. The remainder of the season will be critical for both programs to develop and perform consistently. With a strong finish, there is still hope for improvement and potential playoff contention. Fans of both schools will be hoping for a strong conclusion to what has been a challenging season so far.