Opelousas Catholic Vikings defeat Iota Bulldogs 20-14 in LA high school football game

Donald Gardner Stadium - Opelousas - Opelousas Catholic High School Myles Collins accumulated 64 rushing yards to lead the Opelousas Catholic Vikings to a 20-14 win over the Iota Bulldogs on Thursday night at Donald Gardner Stadium - Opelousas in a high school football game.

The Vikings also received impressive efforts from Haden Jennings who rushed 14 times for 54 yards and Kross Gillen who completed 3 passes for 32 yards.

Iota's quarterback Peyton Renfro threw for 27 yards, running back Connor Fruge picked up 69 rushing yards and defensive back Landon Padgett had 18 receiving yards.

The win helps Opelousas Catholic improve to 1-0 on the season while Iota falls to 0-1. Tonight’s game was the first matchup between the two teams.

Opelousas Catholic travels to DeRidder, LA to face off against the East Beauregard Trojans on Friday September 13. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season.

Iota will face off against the Kinder Yellowjackets at home on Friday September 13. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season.