The Mansfield Wolverines came up short against the Lake Charles College Prep Trailblazers on Friday, falling 55-34. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Friday (32), the Wolverines still had to take the loss.
When it comes to explaining why Mansfield lost, don't look at Kalvin Jackson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 73 yards on only five carries, and also picked up 32 receiving yards. That's the most rushing yards Jackson has posted since back in October of 2023.
Even though they lost, Mansfield was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 254 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 217 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Mansfield's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Lake Charles College Prep, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-3 record.
Mansfield will look to defend their home field on Friday against North Caddo at 7:00 p.m. Mansfield knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully North Caddo likes a good challenge. As for Lake Charles College Prep, they are taking a road trip to square off against Catholic - N.I. at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Catholic - N.I. will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Lake Charles College Prep surely won't give up without a fight.
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