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Cecilia at Opelousas: LHSAA Week 8 Preview

Thu 10/22, 2026, 7:00 PM | Opelousas | District game

By Remus Dixon, Gridiron Gumbo

The setup

A matchup of 5-2 teams; the winner gains ground in district.

T-Rohn says: Cecilia at Opelousas, both 5-2. Opelousas calls itself the zydeco capital, so if this one gets close the band is legally required to play louder than the crowd.

Records, results & standings

  • REPORTED (Advocate 10/17): Cecilia 5-2, Opelousas 5-2.
  • REPORTED (Acadiana Sports Network Week 7 recap): Cecilia 61, Beau Chene 14 (Beau Chene had been 6-0); Opelousas 33, Livonia 0.

Storylines & stakes

  • Cecilia’s rout of previously unbeaten Beau Chene is the biggest statement either team made last week.

Styles & coaching notes

T-Rohn says: Thursday forecast: sweet-potato weather. Cool enough for a jacket, warm enough that somebody’s uncle still shows up in shorts and shrimp boots and calls it a choice.

The pick

TAKE: Cecilia 27, Opelousas 24 — Cecilia beat previously unbeaten Beau Chene 61-14 last week (Acadiana Sports Network), the biggest statement either team made in Week 7.

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