Barbe (3-1, 0-1) at New Iberia (2-2, 1-0)
The Bucs saw their three-game winning streak end in heartbreaking fashion with a one-point loss at Acadiana. Bucs starting QB Gavin Nettles left injured for the second game in a row. Backup Luke Richard has showed promise filling in, and the Bucs defense has shown improvement compared to last year. Kirkland Banks had nearly 200 yards of offense last week. NISH had perfect balance last week, with 138 yards rushing and 138 passing. The Yellow Jackets allowed 197 rushing yards, a bad omen when facing Banks. NISH has allowed seven points over the past two weeks after allowing 80 in two season-opening losses to Breaux Bridge and Carencro.
Acadiana (2-2, 1-0) at Sulphur (4-0, 1-0)
There are five weeks left in the season after this week, but the District 3-5A race could be decided tonight at Matt Walker Memorial Stadium. Acadiana has been the top dog in the district for most of the last decade while the Tors are looking for their first district title since 2007, which was also the last time they beat the Rams on the field (Sulphur won by forfeit in 2010). Acadiana runs its usual championship winning veer offense led by running back Ziggy Francis (74 carries, 624 yards, 9 TDs) but they will have to find a way to stop the Tors who are averaging 38.8 points and 492.8 yards per game. Sulphur’s J’Cobi Skinner is the top back in the district with 103 carries for 770 yards and six touchdowns.
Sam Houston (0-4, 0-0) at Comeaux (3-1, 0-1)
It will be Sam Houston’s District 3-5A opener as the Broncos try to right the ship and avoid their first 0-5 start since 1993. But Comeaux is coming off a 42-41 heartbreaking loss to Sulphur and will be looking to take their frustrations out on the Broncos. Sam Houston will have to watch out for Spartans wide receiver Tanarious Achan who had a career game last week with 11 catches for 215 yards and a touchdown. Sam Houston will need to clean up its play on offense, losing three fumbles last week. Sam Houston has seven turnovers in four games.
Crowley (1-3) at DeQuincy (3-1)
After suffering its first loss of the season, DeQuincy will look to regroup at home against a dangerous Class 4A Crowley team that has lost three games by a combined nine points. The Tigers will need a strong defensive performance to stop Gents running back Keith Wilson (78-464, 9 TDs). The Tigers’ balanced offense (867 rushing/690 passing) will be key to make up for last year’s 51-6 loss to the Gents. Dual-threat quarterback Will Smith has 683 yards through the air, 273 on the ground and has accounted for 12 touchdowns.
Leesville (2-2) at Iowa (3-1)
Two high-powered offenses will face off in a nondistrict finale that will also act as the Yellow Jackets’ homecoming game. Andre Sam caught three touchdown passes, in addition to returning a punt and a blocked punt for touchdowns in Iowa’s 41-14 win against Oakdale. After losing two straight, Leesville returned to winning form last week with a 41-21 victory against Pineville.
Ferriday (2-2) at Washington-Marion (0-4)
W-M head coach Freddie Harrison will face his former team. The Charging Indians feature one of the area’s top running backs in Jacobi Taylor (423 yds., 2 TDs), but has struggled to find consistency on offense, scoring 31 points through four games. Ferriday committed six turnovers and allowed defensive and special teams touchdowns last week in a loss to Wilkinson (Miss.) Count. Ferriday features playmakers at running back and receiver in Milak Williams and Dantrieze Scott.
DeRidder (1-3) at Westlake (1-3)
After a two-game road swing, the Westlake Rams return home to host the DeRidder Dragons. At 1-3, both teams are looking to turn their seasons around. The Rams will have the added incentive of homecoming festivities but will need to shore up a defense that has given up more than 40 points three times. DeRidder’s offense has struggled lately, scoring nine points in its last three games.
Vinton (3-1) at South Beauregard (4-0)
Vinton will face its second straight undefeated opponent in the second game of a four-game road trip. The combined record of those four opponents (Northwest, South Beauregard, Kinder, DeQuincy) is 14-2. South Beauregard has been battle tested after facing four Class 4A schools and will be playing a smaller school for the first time. The game will feature two of the best small school running backs in Southwest Louisiana in Vinton’s Tony St. Julien (46-495, 8 TDs) and South Beauregard’s Matt Uhlik (102-501, 4 TDs).
Pineville (0-4) at St. Louis (2-2)
The Saints got back on track last week with a 13-7 victory on the road at Cecilia. Quarterback Bailey Hardy will look to put up big numbers against a winless Pineville squad that has allowed 40 points per game. The Saints’ defense, which has held three opponents to under 15 points, will look to keep Pineville in check and improve to a winning record.
Welsh (4-0) at Rosepine (0-4)
The Greyhounds have looked dominant as they’ve run through its nondistrict schedule with an average winning margin of 32.8 points per game. Rosepine will have to find a way to slow down Welsh’s powerful running game of Reggie Jackson, Charlie Watkins and quarterback Zach Hayes in order to pull off an upset and earn its first win.
Pickering (3-1) at Mangham (4-0)
Mangham, which lost the 2A championship game to Kinder last season, has showed no signs of slowing down. JaKarie Nichols leads the Dragons with 575 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. The Pickering defense has been dominant over the past three weeks, allowing a total of 12 points with two shutouts. Pickering QB Patrick Hinson was hurt last week. If he can’t play, RB Codie Williams (422 yds., 4 TDs) will have to take on a bigger load for the Red Devils.
South Cameron (1-3, 0-1) at East Beauregard (3-1, 1-0)
Since being held to eight points in an opening-week loss to undefeated Ascension Episcopal, East Beauregard is averaging 34 points per game in a three-game winning streak. South Cameron has gone the opposite direction since losing starting QB Jakin Morales, getting shut out twice since opening the season with 40 points in a win over North Central. With one returning starter, the Trojans figure to improve over the course of the season as its youngsters continue to gain experience.
Hamilton Christian (1-3, 1-0) at Elton (0-4, 0-1)
After going 0-3 in nondistrict play, the Warriors looked like the defending district champions with a dominant 47-22 in which they posted 26 points in the fourth quarter. Kenan Fontenot thrived at a mobile quarterback position, running 12 times for 215 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Oberlin (2-2, 1-0) at Merryville (1-3, 0-1)
The Tigers jumped out to a 1-0 start in District 4-1A with a one-point victory against Elton last week thanks to a stopped 2-point conversion near the end of regulation. Oberlin will look to improve to 2-0 in district against a Merryville squad coming off a 50-20 district-opening loss to East Beauregard.
Port Barre (1-3) at Basile (1-3)
Basile has scored 13 points in its three losses, which have come to teams with a combined record of 10-2. Port Barre has followed a similar script, scoring a total of 26 points. The Red Devils shut out St. Edmund 6-0 last week, holding the Blue Jays to nine first downs and 144 yards of offense. Port Barre held Basile to a lone touchdown in last year’s 18-7 home win.
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