For the first time this season, Avoyelles will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will venture away from home to face off against the Port Barre Red Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Port Barre took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Avoyelles, who comes in off a win.
Avoyelles' defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Lakeview, posting a 61-0 win. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
One reason for the win was Avoyelles' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Kobe Smith, Josh Casugay, and Dakyrian Waters, who each picked up one sack apiece. Kevin Jones got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Port Barre was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were dealt a 48-14 defeat at the hands of South Beauregard.
The victory made it two in a row for Avoyelles and bumps their season record up to 2-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 14 points in those games. As for Port Barre, they now also have a losing record of 2-3.
Avoyelles didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Port Barre in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, but they still walked away with a 32-27 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mustangs since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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