Despite a strong season so far, Ferriday has seen their luck take a bit of a downturn recently. The contest between the Trojans and the Ouachita Christian Eagles didn't end well, with the Trojans falling 42-24. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 56-28 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2024.
Although Ferriday took the loss, they still got scores from Dalen Green, Marquez Washington, Paityn Collins, and Desmen Jefferson.
Even if they lost, Ferriday's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Marion Smith and Robert Taylor, who each picked up one sack apiece. Ferriday received some extra help from Green, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Ferriday's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Ouachita Christian, they pushed their record up to 9-0 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Ferriday will welcome Rayville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans will be up against the Hornets' rather soft defense (which has allowed 29.11 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Ouachita Christian, they will challenge Oak Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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