Marksville had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They took down the Avoyelles Mustangs 30-16. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Devin Lavalais went supernova for Marksville, rushing for 126 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while also throwing for 47 yards and two touchdowns. Jayden Price also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Marksville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 174 rushing yards in five consecutive games dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marksville will challenge Church Point at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Avoyelles, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they take on Pineville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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