Football Game Recap: Jena Giants vs. Union Parish Farmers
By Team Reports
Dec 3, 2023, 12:59pm
Recap: Jena Giants vs. Union Parish Farmers
The Jena Giants and the Union Parish Farmers squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but sadly the Jena Giants had to settle for second. They took a 24-16 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Farmers. Jena's defeat signaled the end of their 12-game winning streak.
It was another big night for Jy?marion Island, who rushed for 188 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.2 yards per carry for Union Parish.
Jena's loss dropped their record down to 12-1. As for Union Parish, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season.
Jena does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Union Parish is on the road again on Friday and play against St. James at 3:30 p.m. on December 8th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Louisiana (St. James is ranked 36th, while Union Parish is ranked 57th).
