AlexandriaRuston
Trojans
28
Bearcats
35

The Ruston (LA) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Alexandria (LA) by a score of 35-28.

Game Details: Ruston High School

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Alexandria0021728
Ruston14701435
Final score provided by K. Smith.
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Game Story

Louisiana High School Football - Alexandria can't get by Ruston

October 6, 2023: Ruston, LA 71270

The Ruston Bearcats held off the visiting Alexandria Trojans football team by a count of 35-28 in Friday's league outing.

With the win, Ruston upgrades its record to 5-1 on the season. The Bearcats host Pineville (Pineville, LA) to confront the Rebels in a 5A District 2 outing on Friday, October 13. The Rebels go into the outing with a record of 2-4. Pineville lost 31-0 in their recent league outing against West Monroe (West Monroe, LA)

With the loss, Alexandria moves to 3-3 on the season. The Trojans host Ouachita Parish (Monroe, LA) to confront the Lions in a 5A District 2 outing on Friday, October 13. The Lions go into the outing with a record of 2-4. Ouachita Parish won 31-14 in their recent league outing against West Ouachita (West Monroe, LA)

Matthew SadlerTrojans Reporter
Ken SmithBearcats Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 21 The scorer has checked in. Alexandria 0, Ruston 21
    Posted @ 8:29p

  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 8:40p

  3. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 8:40p

  4. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 8:40p
  5. 0 - 21

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Alexandria 0, Ruston 21
    Posted @ 8:40p
  6. 0 - 21

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Alexandria 0, Ruston 21
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:40p
  7. 0 - 21

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Alexandria3rd Quarter
    Alexandria to kick off to Ruston.
    Posted @ 8:40p
  8. 6 - 21

    Passing Touchdown

    Alexandria3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Alexandria - Pass completed for a TD. Alexandria 6, Ruston 21
    Posted @ 8:40p
  9. 7 - 21

    Made Point After

    Alexandria3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Alexandria - PAT Good. Alexandria 7, Ruston 21
    Posted @ 8:40p
  10. 7 - 21

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Alexandria 7, Ruston 21
    Posted @ 10:45p
  11. 7 - 27

    Passing Touchdown

    Ruston4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Ruston - Pass completed for a TD. Alexandria 7, Ruston 27
    Posted @ 10:45p
  12. 7 - 28

    Made Point After

    Ruston4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Ruston - PAT Good. Alexandria 7, Ruston 28
    Posted @ 10:45p
  13. 13 - 28

    Passing Touchdown

    Alexandria4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Alexandria - Pass completed for a TD. Alexandria 13, Ruston 28
    Posted @ 10:45p
  14. 14 - 28

    Made Point After

    Alexandria4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Alexandria - PAT Good. Alexandria 14, Ruston 28
    Posted @ 10:46p

Scoretracker Providers

Matthew SadlerTrojans Reporter
Ken SmithBearcats Reporter

Rankings & Records

Alexandria (23-24)

LAClass
2410
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
8-53-24-23-21-1.615.600479266

Ruston (23-24)

LAClass
21
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
14-05-08-05-01-01.0001.000475214

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Alexandria		11.611.66.66.936.8
Ruston		8.215.28.24.533.9

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Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Alexandria3-1Ruston4-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
10/13/23Ouachita ParishAlexandria(W) 35-1010/27/23Ouachita ParishRuston(W) 49-7
10/20/23AlexandriaPineville(W) 51-1410/13/23PinevilleRuston(W) 48-6
10/27/23West MonroeAlexandria(L) 28-2311/3/23RustonWest Monroe(W) 35-28
11/3/23AlexandriaWest Ouachita(W) 49-710/20/23RustonWest Ouachita(W) 48-6

Record Breakdown

Alexandria (23-24)

Ruston (23-24)
8-5
Overall
14-0
3-2
League
5-0
3-2
Non-League
5-0
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
3-1
Common Opponent
4-0
4-2
Home
8-0
3-2
Away
5-0
1-1
Neutral
1-0
2-1
Playoff
4-0
8-5
In-State
13-0
0-0
Out-of-State
1-0