LASALLE PARISH, La. – LaSalle Parish high school football teams continued their strong performances during Week Seven of the 2026 season, with both the Jena Giants and LaSalle Tigers securing impressive victories.
Jena defeated Grant 52-12 on Friday, October 16, while LaSalle earned a 32-8 victory over Block on Saturday, October 17. The wins gave both programs additional momentum as the regular season approaches its final weeks.
Jena Giants Defeat Grant, 52-12
The Jena Giants continued their winning ways Friday night, defeating the Grant Cougars 52-12 in Dry Prong.
Jena’s offense produced 52 points while its defense limited Grant to just 12, securing a commanding 40-point victory.
The win followed Jena’s hard-fought 36-30 victory over previously unbeaten Marksville on October 9.
Friday’s victory improved the Giants’ overall record to 5-2 and extended their winning streak to two games.
Jena has demonstrated its ability to compete in both close contests and decisive victories, scoring a combined 88 points in its last two matchups.
The Giants will return home Friday, October 23, to face the Bunkie Panthers in another important district matchup.
LaSalle Tigers Defeat Block, 32-8
The LaSalle Tigers extended their winning streak Saturday night, defeating the Block Bears 32-8 in a district matchup.
LaSalle’s offense scored 32 points while its defense held Block to just eight, securing a 24-point victory.
The win marked the Tigers’ third consecutive victory following a dramatic 38-36 Homecoming win over Montgomery on October 2 and a dominant 54-8 victory over Delhi on October 8.
During the three-game winning streak, LaSalle has scored a combined 124 points while allowing just 52.
Saturday’s performance continued the Tigers’ recent improvement on both sides of the football as they moved deeper into district competition.
LaSalle will look to extend its winning streak to four games when the Tigers travel to face Delta Charter on Friday, October 23.
LaSalle Parish Teams Combine for 84 Points
The two victories gave LaSalle Parish football teams a combined 84 points scored while allowing just 20 points during their Week Seven matchups.
Jena’s decisive victory over Grant strengthened the Giants’ position heading into the final weeks of the regular season, while LaSalle’s third consecutive win demonstrated the Tigers’ continued progress.
Both programs have generated significant offensive production in recent weeks while finding ways to limit opposing teams defensively.
Looking Ahead to Week Eight
Both LaSalle Parish teams are scheduled to return to action Friday, October 23.
Jena will host Bunkie as the Giants attempt to secure their third consecutive victory and improve upon their 5-2 record.
LaSalle will travel to face Delta Charter, looking to extend its winning streak to four games.
With the regular season entering its closing stretch, both teams will seek to maintain their momentum and strengthen their postseason prospects.