Airline had lost three straight, but after bumping their record up to 4-3 on Friday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top against the Haughton Buccaneers by a score of 36-28. That's more bragging rights for the Vikings, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Dj Allen
| 10/03/25 vs Captain Shreve | 4 |
| 09/05/25 vs Barbe | 3 |
| 10/17/25 vs Haughton | 2 |
| 10/09/25 @ Parkway | 2 |
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Airline's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kenny Darby, who picked up 102 receiving yards and one score, and also rushed for 60 yards and one touchdown on only seven carries. Darby's receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 102 receiving yards. Dj Allen also helped with two TDs in total.
Airline didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Haughton to a completion percentage of just 50%. The Vikings are a perfect 3-0 when they limit the passing game like that.
As for Haughton, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6. While losing is never fun, they can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana football rankings (they are ranked 125th, while Airline is ranked 38th).
When it comes to explaining why Haughton lost, don't look at Taylor Weathersby. Despite the final result, he threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Airline will square off against rival Natchitoches Central at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 813 yards in their previous games. Meanwhile, Haughton is set to take on their familiar foe Evangel Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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