Tigers
| 09/26/25 @ Montgomery Academy | 48-45 |
| 08/22/25 @ Elba | 56-0 |
| 09/18/25 vs Zion Chapel | 64-6 |
Luverne had won five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they bumped up to 5-0 to make it six. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Montgomery Academy Eagles, sneaking past 48-45. Those 48 points were actually the fewest the Tigers have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Elliott Harris produced another solid effort rushing for 134 yards and two scores while picking up 7.9 yards per carry, and also catching one touchdown. Tavion Rainey was another key player, rushing for 86 yards and one TD.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Luverne was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 336 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 212 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Montgomery Academy fell to 5-1. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for they, who until this matchup were averaging 13.33 points allowed.
When it comes to explaining why Montgomery Academy lost, don't look at Reid McBride. Despite the final result, he threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 122 yards and one score on only ten carries. McBride really tore up the turf during one magnificent 82-yard run. Jarrett Friendly also helped out as he racked up 152 receiving yards.
Luverne has already played their next contest, a 60-0 victory against Calhoun on the 3rd. As for Montgomery Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 38-12 win against Trinity Presbyterian on the 3rd.
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