Northwest at Rayne: LHSAA Week 8 Preview

Thu 10/22, 2026, 7:00 PM | Rayne | Non-district (Rayne is in District 3-4A per American Press)

By Tori Dixon, Gridiron Gumbo

The setup

Northwest played unbeaten Eunice within a touchdown; Rayne got back in the win column with a shutout.

T-Rohn says: Northwest at Rayne. Rayne is the Frog Capital of the World, which explains why the Rayne fans don’t flinch when a game hops back and forth for four quarters.

Records, results & standings

• REPORTED (Advocate): Northwest 4-3, Rayne 3-4.
• REPORTED (ASN/Advocate): Eunice 30, Northwest 23 (Week 7); Rayne 26, LaGrange 0 (Thu 10/15).
• CONFIRMED (American Press 10/9): Leesville 49, Rayne 6 (Week 6). Note: AP lists Rayne in District 3-4A.

Storylines & stakes

• Records nearly even — winner gets to .500 or better.

Styles & coaching notes

T-Rohn says: Concession tip: if the Rayne stand offers frog legs, you say yes. If the Northwest fans ask what it tastes like, you say chicken and let them find out on their own.

The pick

TAKE: Northwest 24, Rayne 21 — Northwest played 7-0 Eunice within a touchdown, losing 30-23 (ASN/Advocate); Rayne lost 49-6 to Leesville two weeks ago (American Press, 10/9).

Official Gridiron Gumbo pick (Sabine Line): Northwest 29-20. Final: Northwest won at Rayne 35-14.

T-Rohn says: Our pick is three points. Northwest fans call that a statement win. Rayne fans call it a rounding error.

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