Bolton Academy hasn't had much luck against Avoyelles recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Bears will welcome the Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Bolton Academy has given up an average of 47.9 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Bolton Academy took a blow against East Beauregard, falling 60-6.
Special teams was responsible for all of the team's points. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Jarad De'Oliveira, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Avoyelles entered their tilt with Holy Savior Menard on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They walked away with a 24-16 win over the Eagles. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Avoyelles' win came from a few key players Bolton Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Xavier Scott, who rushed for 73 yards and one TD on only nine carries. Kevin Jones was another key player, rushing for 69 yards and one touchdown.
Avoyelles was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 203 rushing yards. They are a perfect 3-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Avoyelles didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jones. Another thorn in Holy Savior Menard's side was Kobe Smith, who picked up 2.5 sacks and made eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Bolton Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Avoyelles, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Bolton Academy was dealt a bruising 56-0 loss at the hands of Avoyelles in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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