Oakdale visits Menard with much on the line

Playoff implications are on the line this week as the Oakdale Warriors travel to Alexandria to take on district rival Holy Savior Menard with both teams separated by a game in the District 3 2-A standings.
"We want to execute on all phases of the game to have momentum going into post season play," head Warrior coach Randall Gordon said. "If we win we will host a home playoff game, but if we lose we will possibly travel. With us controlling our own destiny in as far as where we will play is very exciting. We believe we have great fans and a great home game atmosphere and our seniors want to earn another home game."
Menard is coming off a game at Pickering last week where it came back from 14 points down at halftime to win 21-20. The Eagles of Menard with the win inched ahead of Pickering in the district standings, but the teams remain in a second place tie. The teams sit at 3-1 in district behind the undefeated Many Tigers.
Oakdale sits at third place in the district standings with a 2-2 record. The Warriors evened up their district mark with a 50-21 win over Bunkie last week on Senior Night. "On offense when you don't have to punt one time, you have had a great night on offense," said Gordon about his team's performance against Bunkie. "Our three main offensive stat guys James Evins, Terrance Holmes, and Slate Jordan had big nights with the support of the rest of the offensive players. I think we have a little more confidence on offense than we did earlier in the year which is showing as we execute our offense."
The line in the standings is not the only the line the Warriors have to contend with Friday night. Gordon says his offense will "have their hands full" on the line of scrimmage. "Their defense is lead by defensive tackle Will Bordelon and line backer Sean Badeaux, said Gordon. "Bordelon is 6'3" 300-pounds and is very aggressive on the defensive line. Behind him is  Badeaux who is a very aggressive line backer who we will have to find every offensive snap. Their defense likes to stop any big plays by putting two safeties deep and make you make mistakes."
Menard is as tough offensively as it is on defense. "They have one of the best running games in the district with running back Landon Baronne," Gordon said. "Quarterback Brenner Roy has a strong arm and a very good passing game. We will have to be ready to defend for four quarters."