Avoyelles is 4-0 against Bolton Academy since October of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Avoyelles Mustangs will look to defend their home field against the Bolton Academy Bears at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Avoyelles had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least 31 points, but Holy Savior Menard put an end to it on Friday. Avoyelles fell 8-0 to Holy Savior Menard. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Mustangs were not able to get on the board.
Zayden Williams put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 121 yards. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2023.
Even though they lost, Avoyelles was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 220 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 220 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Bolton Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 17th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 52-18 loss at the hands of East Beauregard. One positive for the Bears, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Bolton Academy might have lost, but man, Tyler Sands was a machine: he picked up 103 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
With the defeat, Avoyelles broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 3-4. As for Bolton Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.
Thursday's contest might be decided in the trenches. Avoyelles has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 216.3 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Bolton Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 67.3. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything came up roses for Avoyelles against Bolton Academy in their previous matchup back in October of 2018, as the team secured a 34-0 win. Does Avoyelles have another victory up their sleeve, or will Bolton Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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