Matt Sharp pitches against Captain Shreve in regional playoff game. Byrd beat Shreve 13-1 to advance to state tournament. (Photo courtesy of Times photographer Henrietta Wildsmith)

2011 District 1-5A Champions

After the Jackets 35-10 win over the Gators, The Hive asks Shreve, "What did you expect?"

Quarterback Richard Carthon runs into the end zone against Marshall. (courtesy Douglas Collier, The Times)

Yellow Jackets raise the Battle on the Border trophy

Head football coach Mike Suggs gets a congratulatory hug from his daughter Cali after the Yellow Jackets beat West Monroe 30-23.

Byrd boys and girls cross country teams.

Morgan Ivey in playoff games versus Chapelle (Greg Pearson/The Times).

Lady Jackets track team competes in the district track meet.

The 2011 Yellow Jackets tennis team celebrate being Regional Champions.

Byrd Yellow Jackets tennis - Regional Champions.

The Lady Jackets softball team celebrates a grand slam home run.

Byrd's Whit O'Brien helped lead the Jackets to a 2-1 victory over district rival Shreve.

The varsity cheerleaders and Jack the Jacket perform at a pep rally.

Humphrey heads the ball into the net. One of her four goals against NISH. (courtesy of Henrietta Wildsmith, The Times)

Jamie Smith makes a play on the ball.

Byrd wrestlers capture city championship

Byrd boy's lacrosse versus Lafayette High (Douglas Collier/The Times).

Taylor Love lays out to make the stop in state tournament.

Byrd boys and girls track teams sweep Caddo Parish Relays