The Natchitoches Central Chiefs will head out on the road to face off against the Terrebonne Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Natchitoches Central didn't have too much trouble with Benton as they won 27-13. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Chiefs.
Kelton Howard
| 11/07/25 @ Benton | 163 |
| 10/30/25 @ Huntington | 140 |
| 10/23/25 vs Airline | 231 |
| 10/17/25 vs Byrd | 201 |
| 10/10/25 @ Opelousas | 209 |
Natchitoches Central had a senior duo take command as Kelton Howard rushed for 163 yards and one score while picking up 7.4 yards per carry and Owen Smith rushed for 38 yards and one touchdown. Howard's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 140 rushing yards.
Natchitoches Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 215 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 190 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter and that's exactly how it played out for Terrebonne on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Central Lafourche out of the water with a 52-25 final score. Considering the Tigers have won six matchups by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Natchitoches Central better keep an eye on Owen Oliver. He was instrumental in Terrebonne's win, throwing for 393 yards and five TDs while completing 76% of his passes, and also punching in one rushing score. Those five passing touchdowns gave Oliver a new career-high. Terrance Diggs was Oliver's top target, picking up 106 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Terrebonne didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Kalum Verdin picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. Terrebonne got some further help from Kevin Bass: he made 11 total tackles and defended two passes.
Natchitoches Central's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Terrebonne, their victory bumped their record up to 8-3.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Natchitoches Central has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 198.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Terrebonne struggles in that department as they've been averaging 183.9 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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