By Malcolm Butler

Following its 7-5 season that saw Cedar Creek advance to the second round of the Division IV playoffs, the Cougars have announced their 2023 football schedules for varsity, JV and middle school.

Cougars head coach Matt Middleton’s varsity squad will play six games at Cougar Stadium and four on the road with Creek opening the year with back-to-back home tilts against Glenbrook and Vidalia. Other home games include match-ups against Delhi, Tensas, Ouachita Christian and St. Frederick.

Homecoming is set for Sept. 29 against Tensas.

Road tilts include Winnfield, River Oaks, Lafayette Renaissance and Lincoln Prep.

2023 Varsity Schedule

Sept. 1 vs. Glenbrook (Home)

Sept. 8 vs. Vidalia (Home)

Sept. 15 at Winnfield (Away)

Sept. 22 vs. Delhi (Home)

Sept. 29 vs. Tensas (Homecoming)

Oct. 5 at River Oaks (Away)

Oct. 13 at Lafayette Renaissance (Away)

Oct. 20 vs. OCS (Home)

Oct. 27 at Lincoln Prep (Away)

Nov. 2 vs. St. Frederick (Home)

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The junior varsity schedule includes four games, two at home and two on the road.

2023 JV Schedule

Sept 5 vs. West Ouachita (Home)

Sept 18 at OCS (Away)

Sept. 25 at Winnfield (Away)

Oct. 9 vs. Winnfield (Home)

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The middle school will play a seven-game slate with two home games scheduled for Sept. 18 vs. Jonesboro-Hodge and Oct. 5 against Beekman-Charter.

2023 Middle School Schedule

Aug. 24 at Beekman-Charter (Away)

Aug. 31 at Woodlawn (Away)

Sept. 5 at Calhoun (Away)

Sept. 12 at Lincoln Prep (Away)

Sept. 18 vs. Jonesboro-Hodge (Home)

Sept. 26 at Jonesboro-Hodge (Away)

Oct. 5 vs. Beekman-Charter (Home)

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