With the conclusion of Week 8, high school football teams in the Baton Rouge area will look to finish strong with only two weeks left in the regular season.

Several teams made a statement this past week. Here are four takeaways from football games around the area.

Zachary bounces back, controls own destiny

The Broncos were the lone unbeaten team in District 4-5A before a 52-31 loss to Liberty.

Zachary responded to the loss with a resounding 44-8 win over Woodlawn on Friday. The Broncos (6-1, 2-1) held the Panthers to 168 yards of offense and forced two turnovers.

Zachary is still behind Catholic (6-2, 3-0) in the district standings but will play Central (6-2, 2-1), and the Bears to close out the regular season. The Broncos' loss to Liberty may have set them back, but two wins to clo

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