Giants blow out Marksville 42-6 to start District play

Jena Giant Zerrick Jones (7) darts down field for yards while the path is cleared by fellow Giant Brandon Williams (22) during the game against Marksville on Friday night in Marksville. (All JHS photos by Chris Taylor.)

Sports

October 11, 2022

The Jena Giants started district play this past Friday night as they traveled to Marksville to take on the Marksville Tigers. The Giants came into the game with a 1-4 record after playing one of the toughest non-district schedules in the area.

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