Football Recap: Avoyelles Falls Short of Mansfield in the Playoffs

By Team Reports Nov 17, 2024, 6:48pm

Football Recap: Avoyelles Mustangs vs. Mansfield Wolverines

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Avoyelles and Mansfield squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Avoyelles had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Mansfield Wolverines 58-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since September 22, 2023.

Although Avoyelles took the loss, they still got scores from Kevin Jones and Kelvin Jones.

Avoyelles wouldn't let Mansfield keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Avoyelles can thank Wyatt Bordelon and Kurston Ramos for forcing both of them.

Kalvin Jackson had an outrageously good game for Mansfield as he rushed for 172 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Jackson really tore up the turf during one magnificent 92-yard run.

Avoyelles now has a losing record at 5-6. As for Mansfield, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-4.

Avoyelles does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mansfield, they will take on Oak Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Oak Grove has won six straight at home, while Mansfield won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.

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