Football Recap: Red River Starts Season with Loss on the Road
By Team Reports
Sep 16, 2024, 7:33am
Football Recap: Red River Bulldogs vs. Catholic of Pointe Coupee Hornets
Red River had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 26-6 to the Catholic of Pointe Coupee Hornets on Friday. The Bulldogs just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row dating back to last season.
Red River wouldn't let Catholic of Pointe Coupee keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Nathaniel Burton led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself.
Parker Jewell was a one-man wrecking crew for Catholic of Pointe Coupee as he rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Jewell a new career-high in rushing yards.
Red River will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on St. Mary at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Catholic of Pointe Coupee, they will host Crowley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Catholic of Pointe Coupee will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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