MANY, La. (Nov. 9, 2026) — Daniel Thomas turned in a career night Friday, rushing for 276 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Many Tigers to a 42-28 victory over the Lakeside Warriors at home. The win sends the Tigers into the state playoffs.

Thomas carried the offense throughout the night, finding the end zone five times as Many improved to 3-7 on the season. The Tigers established control early and answered each Lakeside scoring drive to maintain their lead.

Thomas opened the scoring with a touchdown run in the first quarter, giving Many a 7-0 advantage. He added an 8-yard touchdown run with 9:33 remaining in the first half, and Axel Valdez’s extra point extended the lead to 14-0.

Lakeside got on the scoreboard with a 51-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 14-7. Many responded when quarterback Lucas McCarty connected with Keelan Maxie for a 15-yard touchdown reception. Valdez’s extra point made it 21-7.

Thomas added another touchdown on a 33-yard run with 1:18 remaining in the third quarter, pushing the Tigers’ advantage to 28-7.

Lakeside opened the fourth quarter with a 3-yard touchdown run, but Many answered again. Thomas scored his fourth touchdown of the night on a 1-yard run with 9:02 remaining, giving the Tigers a 35-14 lead.

The Warriors continued to fight, scoring on a 2-yard run to make it 35-21 with 5:15 left. Thomas then broke loose for a 50-yard touchdown run with 4:13 remaining, extending Many’s lead to 42-21. Lakeside added one final touchdown on a 37-yard run with 2:33 left, bringing the game to its final score of 42-28.

Thomas finished with 276 yards on 27 carries and five touchdowns. J.J. Stills added 63 yards on 11 carries, while McCarty completed 3 of 7 passes for 20 yards and a touchdown. Maxie recorded two receptions for 13 yards and a touchdown.

Valdez was perfect on the night, converting all six of his extra-point attempts.

Defensively, Breez Booker led Many with seven tackles. Bentley Aldredge recorded five tackles, while J.J. Stills had four. DeVeon Marks and Alyjiah Williams each finished with three tackles.

The victory gives Many a 3-7 record and sends the Tigers into the state playoffs. With the regular season complete, Many will now turn its attention to postseason play, which begins this week.

The Many Tigers opened the game with a strong offensive showing, but Mansfield pulled away in district play, handing the Tigers a 50-21 loss.

Many got on the scoreboard first when Daniel Thomas broke free for a 45-yard touchdown run with 10:06 remaining in the first quarter. Axel Valdez added the extra point to give the Tigers a 7-0 lead.

Mansfield answered with a touchdown pass and a successful two-point conversion to take an 8-7 lead. The Wolverines added another touchdown to extend their advantage to 16-7, but the Tigers responded.

J.J. Stills broke loose for a 52-yard touchdown run, and Axel Valdez scored the extra point to pull Many within 16-14. Mansfield answered with a 72-yard touchdown pass and another score before halftime, taking a 30-14 lead into the break.

The Wolverines continued to build their advantage in the second half with two more rushing touchdowns and a passing score. Many kept battling and found the end zone again late in the game when freshman Ayden Parson scored on a 6-yard touchdown run. Valdez added the extra point, bringing the final score to 50-21.

Thomas led the Many rushing attack with 133 yards on 33 carries and a touchdown. Stills added 65 yards on five carries, including his 52-yard scoring run, while Parson finished with 31 yards on six carries and a touchdown.

Quarterback Lucas McCarty completed one of five passes for 12 yards. Keelan Maxie recorded one reception for 12 yards.

Defensively, Alyjiah Williams led the Tigers with six tackles. Bentley Aldredge recorded five tackles, while DeVeon Marks and Aiden O’Brien each finished with four.

The loss drops Many to 2-7 on the season. The Tigers will close out the regular season at home Friday, November 6, when they host Lakeside on Senior Night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Many Tigers football coverage continues Friday night on KTEZ 99.9.

WINNFIELD, La. (Oct. 27, 2026) — The Many Tigers put up 30 points on the road Friday night, but the Winnfield Tigers used big plays and key turnovers to secure a 40-30 victory in a District 4-2A matchup.

Many entered the game looking to build on its 43-22 victory over Red River the previous week. The Tigers showed flashes of that offensive momentum, but Winnfield capitalized on mistakes and pulled away in the second half.

Tigers Battle Early

Winnfield struck first, recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown and adding the two-point conversion to take an 8-0 lead.

Many answered with a 65-yard drive sparked by Daniel Thomas and J.J. Stills. Thomas finished the possession with a 6-yard touchdown run, although the two-point conversion failed, leaving Winnfield ahead 8-6.

Stills later gave Many the lead with a 3-yard touchdown run. Thomas added the two-point conversion, putting the Tigers in front 14-8 with 6:50 remaining in the first half.

Winnfield responded with a 60-yard drive that ended in a 4-yard touchdown run. The extra point was good, giving the home team a 16-14 advantage at halftime.

Turnovers Prove Costly

The second half opened with a promising possession for Many, but a Winnfield interception of a Lucas McCarty pass gave the home team another opportunity. Winnfield turned the takeaway into a touchdown on a 2-yard run, extending its lead to 24-14.

The Tigers suffered another setback when Winnfield recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff. The home team converted the opportunity into an 11-yard touchdown run, pushing its lead to 32-14.

Many answered with a touchdown of its own. McCarty connected with Keelan Maxie on a 23-yard scoring pass, and Thomas added the two-point conversion to cut the deficit to 32-22.

However, Winnfield responded immediately. After recovering an onside kick attempt, the home team scored on a 52-yard touchdown run by Braylen Butler. The extra point made it 40-22.

Many continued to fight. Thomas scored on a 9-yard touchdown run with 3:04 remaining, and his extra-point kick brought the final margin to 40-30.

Thomas Leads the Tigers

Thomas paced the Many offense with 153 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries. He also contributed three successful two-point conversions, according to the game statistics.

Stills added 59 rushing yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Through the air, McCarty completed five of 11 passes for 62 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Maxie led the receiving effort with five catches for 62 yards and a touchdown.

Defensively, Bentley Aldredge led Many with 11 tackles. Alyjiah Williams recorded 10 tackles, Gage Sanders finished with seven, Aiden O’Brien had six, and Rodney Waller added five.

Tigers Turn Attention to Mansfield

The loss drops Many to 2-6 overall and 1-1 in district play. The Tigers will look to rebound Friday, Oct. 30, when they return home to face Mansfield.

With two district games remaining, Many will look to limit turnovers and build on the offensive production it showed against Winnfield.

Final: Winnfield 40, Many 30

MANY, La. (Oct. 22, 2026) — The Many Tigers will be on the road Friday night for a district matchup against Winfield Senior High School.

Game Information

• Opponent: Winfield
• Location: Winfield
• Kickoff: 7 p.m.
• Radio Broadcast: 99.9 KTEZ

Fans can follow the game live on local radio coverage.