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| 10/25/24 - Home | 41-14 W |
| 09/08/23 - Home | 19-15 W |
| 09/09/22 - Away | 29-43 L |
| 09/10/21 - Home | 28-6 W |
| 09/20/19 - Away | 38-35 W |
| + 4 more games |
Neville is 8-1 against Ouachita Parish since September of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Tigers will take on the Lions at 7:00 p.m. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 858 yards in their previous games.
Neville is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Louisiana's top teams: Ruston, who was ranked third at the time (Neville was ranked 11th). The Tigers fell 41-37 to the Bearcats on Friday. It was the first time this season that the Tigers let down their fans at home.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Emaude Sledge, who picked up 130 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. His longest reception was for an incredible 86 yards. Kayden Gray was in the mix as well, providing Neville with one score.
Neville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Steven Hanlon and Connor Ajlani. Neville received some extra help from Gray, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Ouachita Parish lost to West Monroe on the road by a 39-25 margin on Friday. The Lions have struggled against the Rebels recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Like Neville, Ouachita Parish lost despite seeing results from several players. Macario Dade Jr led the charge by rushing for 158 yards. Dade Jr's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 154 rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Montrell Conner, who threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns on only 19 passes.
The defeat was their first at home , dropping their record down to 4-3. As for Ouachita Parish, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's game: Neville has been excellent in the air this season, having averaged 270.6 passing yards per game. It's a different story for Ouachita Parish, though, as they've been averaging only 137.6 passing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant passing game?
Everything came up roses for Neville against Ouachita Parish when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 41-14 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
