Game of the Week - Jefferson Rise (0-3) at Varnado (0-3). Yes, I know the records don't jump off the page as a great game but it should be an evenly matched game and thus, at least in this sportswriter's way of thinking, that makes it a great matchup.
Varnado has been tested so far and actually beat Jefferson's last opponent in a scrimmage just before the season. This gives us reason to believe that the Wildcats are the favorites if they can be healthy.
Should be a good one.
Notes and Quotes
"We took a step forward and I'm proud of their effort; however, there are things that we need to clean up. We had too many penalties, which is something that could cost us in closer games. There's a standard of performance that we are looking to attain." Franklinton head coach Guy Lecompte
"This was a total team win. They had a very good running back and our defense played well all night. Our offense hit big plays when we needed it. Our last drive to take the lead was seventeen plays and took ten minutes off the clock. I'm very proud of our team." Pine head coach Bradley Seal
"We finally put three quarters together and showed what we are capable of doing. Still much to clean up but our effort has been great. Our offensive line was on point. Proud of Josiah for his night. Set a new personal best rushing. Silliman is a very good team and we will need our best effort to win. Invite everyone to come out and enjoy." Bowling Green head coach Phill Junkins
"They were a lot more physical than we were. We had multiple kids go out with injuries that were two way starters and that's hard for us to recover from. We have to find a way to get healthy. We also need to practice better in order to play better." Varnado head coach Adam Brumfield
"We came out strong in the first half and played really well. Then in the second half we hurt ourself with penalties and turnovers." Bens Ford head coach Destin Pittman
"Again, all three facets of the game were very solid with big plays and huge momentum swings. Defensively we bent at times but as the field condensed, we got better and had big stops. Offensively our quarterback played really well and because of it, got our run game going. Our offensive line is getting better every week which will ultimately make us go. You know I love Franklinton, it's where I got my start and I'm excited to play there and see old friends." Denham Springs head coach Brett Beard
"I was proud that we fought hard to the end. We had a chance to win but, in the end, we did not make enough plays." Pearl River head coach Eric Collins
"Another rough night for the Tigers. Confidence is low. That's hard to overcome sometimes. Struggling in all phases of the game right now. We're gonna piece it back together a little at a time. It's only week three. We have time before district gets here to hopefully right the ship. I love these guys. They haven't quit. They want to win like we all do. We have to keep the faith, small steps, one positive play at a time! This week we have Pearl River at home Thursday night. It's a great time to start getting better one play at a time." Independence head coach Scott Shaffett
Last Weeks Action
Bowling Green 40 Sylva Bay 14
PCA 30 Bens Ford 20
Oak Forest 47 Columbia Academy 20
Tylertown 33 Harrison Central 32
Bogalusa 22 Salmen 14
Dutchtown 35 Covington 14
Franklinton 41 Fontainebleu 0
Pine 28 Pearl River 21
Catholic PC 54 Independence 12
Northlake Christian 35 Varnado 6
Amite 27 St Helena 6
Loranger 54 Glen Oaks 14
Lakeshore 39 Terrebonne 26
Kentwood 32 East Feliciana 26
Sumner 46 South Plaquemines 0
Ascension Catholic 23 Hannan 19
Denham Springs 31 Liberty 0
This Weeks Action
Denham Springs at Franklinton (Thursday)
Bogalusa at John Ehret (Saturday)
Salmen at Belle Chasse
Pearl River at Independence
Fontainebleu at Hammond
Livingston Collegiate at Pine
Jefferson Rise at Varnado
Silliman at Bowling Green
Bens Ford at Tensas
PCS at OFA
Country Day at Amite
Loranger at STA
Walker at Kentwood
Sumner at East Feliciana
Lakeshore at Washington-Marion
Lawrence County at Tylertown
September 24
Franklinton Youth Association Demons
Amite at Franklinton 10AM
September 27
Varnado at FJHS
District 4A4 Standings after week five
Team Overall District PF PA
Brookhaven 3-2 1-0 121 112
Bowling Green 3-2 1-1 109 123
Wayne Academy 1-2 0-1 63 88
Columbia Aca. 1-4 0-0 58 125
District 8-4A Standings after week three
Team Overall District PF PA
Lakeshore 2-1 0-0 84 40
Pearl River 2-1 0-0 64 67
Franklinton 1-2 0-0 69 65
Loranger 1-2 0-0 62 80
Salmen 1-2 0-0 56 94
Hannan 0-3 0-0 41 108
District 8-3A Standings after week three
Team Overall District PF PA
Pine 3-0 0-0 79 33
Sumner 2-1 0-0 101 28
Amite 2-1 0-0 80 33
Bogalusa 2-1 0-0 84 59
Albany 1-2 0-0 110 98
