Avoyelles couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They received a blow on Friday as they fell 30-16 to the Marksville Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 33-28 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Marksville found their leader in underclassman Devin Lavalais, who rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, and also threw for 47 yards and two touchdowns. Jayden Price was Lavalais' top target, picking up 36 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Avoyelles will take on Pineville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Marksville, they will head out to take on Church Point at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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