The Jena Giants began district play, coming off their first loss of the season against Tioga. They faced the undefeated Marksville Tigers, a Top 5 Power Point ranking matchup, with Jena at #3 and Marksville at #5.
The game featured two of the best offenses in the Cenla area. Last season, Marksville led Jena 13-8 at halftime, but the Giants scored 28 unanswered points to win 36-13.
The Giants' captains were seniors Luke Smith, Bubba Stevens, Cale Parker, and Sedrick Wilson. Jena won the toss and deferred to the 2nd half. The game was a high-scoring affair, with both teams scoring on every offensive possession except one.
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Author's summary: Giants win against Marksville.