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Pine is last parish team still alive in playoffs; FHS falls to Salmen

The Pine Raiders are now the last Washington Parish football team still alive in the state playoffs.

Pine thumped Many Friday night 49-21 in a first round playoff game at Pine.

Meanwhile, Franklinton's 2026 season came to an end with a 41-7 first round loss to Salmen.

Pine now advances to the second round, taking on Caldwell Parish this Friday night at Pine.

Caldwell Parish advanced into the second round with a 30-12 whipping of Richwood.

As the last Washington Parish team still alive in the playoffs, local fans have high hopes for the Pine Raiders. The PHS teams and its coaches are hoping for a big turnout of fans at Friday night's game vs. Caldwell Parish.

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