Avoyelles has gone a perfect 5-0 against Bolton Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Mustangs will head out to challenge the Bears at 7:00 p.m. Avoyelles is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Avoyelles and Holy Savior Menard, and Avoyelles kept the tradition alive. The Mustangs came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 24-16 on Friday.
Avoyelles' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Xavier Scott, who rushed for 73 yards and one touchdown on only nine carries. Another rusher making a difference was Kevin Jones, who rushed for 69 yards and one TD.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: 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.
Kobe Smith
| 10/17/25 vs Holy Savior Menard | 8 |
| 10/10/25 @ Port Barre | 9 |
| 10/03/25 vs Lakeview | 5 |
| 09/26/25 @ Buckeye | 13 |
| 09/19/25 vs Bunkie | 9 |
| + 2 more games |
Another reason for the win was Avoyelles' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Leading the way was Kobe Smith with 2.5. Smith is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Bolton Academy had to suffer through a 60-6 loss at the hands of East Beauregard.
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.
Bolton Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Avoyelles, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Avoyelles has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 174.1 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Bolton Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 70.7 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything came up roses for Avoyelles against Bolton Academy in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 56-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mustangs since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
