Shaw’s defense overwhelmed top-ranked Calvary Baptist in a 24-7 homecoming win, limiting the Cavaliers’ run game and capitalizing on turnovers. Shaw built a 17-0 lead, then answered Calvary Baptist’s lone touchdown with a sack and fumble recovery for a score.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Shaw 24, Calvary Baptist 7.
  • Both teams entered at 7-1.
  • Calvary Baptist managed 68 rushing yards, including 26 in the first half.
  • The Cavaliers committed 2 interceptions and 2 fumbles.
  • Shaw coach Hank Tierney has 346 career victories, fifth-most in Louisiana prep history.
Yes, But

Shaw’s defense delivered, but the offense still needs fine-tuning, Tierney said. Calvary Baptist coach Rodney Guin acknowledged his team had not faced a defense like Shaw’s and said the Cavaliers had struggled to play a complete game.

State of Play
  • Shaw improved to 7-1 and continues to lean on a defense returning 9 players from last season’s state runner-up team.
  • Calvary Baptist, the Class 2A No. 1 team, fell to 7-1 after scoring well below its season average.
What’s Next

Shaw returns to District 10-4A play next Friday at Kenner Discovery, then closes the regular season against Young Audiences on Nov. 6.

Bottom Line

Shaw showed it can win against an explosive opponent by controlling the ground game and turning defensive stops into points—even as its offense works toward greater consistency.