LASALLE PARISH, La. — Week Nine of the 2026 high school football season brought a tough matchup for the Jena Giants, while the LaSalle Tigers enjoyed a bye week before preparing for their final regular-season contest.
Jena suffered a 55-40 loss to Leesville on Friday, October 30, ending a three-game winning streak. Meanwhile, LaSalle remained at 4-4 on the season following its previous week’s overtime loss to Delta Charter.
Jena Giants Fall to Leesville, 55-40
The Jena Giants faced a challenging opponent Friday night as the Leesville Wampus Cats traveled to Jena and secured a 55-40 victory in a high-scoring contest.
Jena entered the matchup riding a three-game winning streak, having defeated Marksville, Grant and Bunkie in consecutive weeks.
Despite putting 40 points on the scoreboard, the Giants were unable to contain Leesville’s offense, which produced 55 points to secure the victory.
The loss dropped Jena to 6-3 overall, while Leesville improved to 8-1 and extended its winning streak to seven games.
Jena’s offense has continued to demonstrate its scoring ability throughout the second half of the season. Over the past four games, the Giants have scored a combined 172 points, averaging 43 points per contest.
The Giants will look to rebound Friday, November 6, when they host Buckeye in their regular-season finale.
LaSalle Tigers Prepare for Final Regular-Season Game
The LaSalle Tigers did not have a scheduled game during Week Nine, giving the team additional preparation time before its final regular-season matchup.
LaSalle enters the final week with a 4-4 overall record following a narrow 42-36 overtime loss to Delta Charter on October 23.
Prior to that setback, the Tigers had won three consecutive games, defeating Montgomery 38-36, Delhi 54-8 and Block 32-8.
The Tigers have shown considerable offensive improvement in recent weeks, scoring at least 30 points in each of their last four contests.
LaSalle will return to action Friday, November 6, when the Tigers host Northwood-Lena at 7 p.m. in Olla.
The contest will provide LaSalle an opportunity to finish the regular season with a winning record and build momentum heading into postseason play.
LaSalle Parish Week Nine Football Results
Jena Giants: Lost to Leesville, 55-40, falling to 6-3 overall.
LaSalle Tigers: Bye week, remaining at 4-4 overall.
Looking Ahead to Week Ten
Both LaSalle Parish football programs will return to the field Friday, November 6, for their final scheduled regular-season games.
Jena will host Buckeye as the Giants attempt to bounce back from their loss to Leesville and finish the season with seven victories.
LaSalle will host Northwood-Lena, seeking its fifth victory of the year and a strong finish before playoff selections.
With the Louisiana high school football playoffs approaching, both teams will be looking to strengthen their postseason positions and carry positive momentum into the next phase of competition.