If Mandeville was feeling good fresh off their 39-14 takedown of Carver Collegiate Academy last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Skippers took a hard 28-14 fall against the Slidell Tigers on Friday. The Skippers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Slidell got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Wilbert Ricky Williams out in front who threw for 238 yards and three TDs on only 18 passes, and also rushed for 66 yards and one score. Jakwan Jones was another key back, rushing for 208 yards.
Mandeville's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Slidell, their victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mandeville will challenge Northshore at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Slidell, they will take on Hammond at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Tornadoes' defense has only allowed 11 points per game this season, so the Tigers' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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