The Mansfield Wolverines will challenge the Jena Giants at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Mansfield comes in on eight and Jena on six.
Mansfield is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They snuck past Marksville with a 62-58 win. The Wolverines' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jaterrious Howard
| 11/21/25 vs Marksville | 2 |
| 11/14/25 vs Winnfield | 2 |
| 10/10/25 @ Red River | 2 |
| 10/31/25 @ Lakeside | 1 |
| 09/19/25 @ Northwood | 1 |
Mansfield got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Terrell Pegues out in front who rushed for 185 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 9.3 yards per carry. Jaterrious Howard also helped with two TDs in total.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Mansfield was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 379 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 159 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Jena took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 48-14 win over St. Helena College and Career Academy. Considering the Giants have won eight games by more than 22 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Mansfield better keep an eye on Sedrick Wilson. He was instrumental in Jena's win, rushing for 266 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.2 yards per carry. Daniel Hatcher also helped out as he racked up 115 rushing yards.
Mansfield's record now sits at 10-2. As for Jena, their record is now 10-1.
Things could have been worse for Mansfield, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 26-8 loss to Jena when the teams last played back in November of 2022. Can the Wolverines avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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