After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Destrehan, Bourgeois was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Thibodaux Tigers by a score of 21-14. This was payback for the Braves, who suffered a 28-7 loss the last time these two teams met.
Leading Bourgeois to victory were Kadar Mitchell and Malik Myles. Mitchell gained 155 total yards and two touchdowns, while Myles rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Mitchell also punched in two rushing touchdowns, which is notable because Bourgeois is 3-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise.
Bourgeois was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 317 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Bourgeois now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Thibodaux, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bourgeois will host Terrebonne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Thibodaux, they will stay at home for another week and welcome Eleanor McMain at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eleanor McMain is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Thibodaux will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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