Grant Parish high school football teams experienced mixed results Friday night, October 16, as the Montgomery Tigers earned a commanding victory over Ringgold while the Grant Cougars fell to Jena during Week Seven of the 2026 football season.
Montgomery defeated Ringgold 64-30 in a high-scoring matchup, while Grant suffered a 52-12 loss to Jena. The two games produced a combined 158 points as both parish teams continued their regular-season schedules.
Montgomery Defeats Ringgold, 64-30
The Montgomery Tigers delivered an impressive offensive performance Friday night, defeating the Ringgold Redskins 64-30 in front of their home crowd.
Montgomery’s offense produced 64 points, outscoring Ringgold by 34 in one of the team’s highest-scoring performances of the season.
The victory followed Montgomery’s 44-12 win over Lakeview on October 9, giving the Tigers consecutive victories and continued momentum heading into the final weeks of the regular season.
Montgomery has demonstrated its ability to generate points offensively in recent weeks, scoring a combined 108 points over its last two contests.
Friday’s victory provided another boost for the Tigers as they continue their push through the 2026 football season.
Grant Falls to Jena, 52-12
The Grant Cougars faced a difficult challenge Friday night, falling 52-12 to the Jena Giants in a home matchup.
Grant entered the contest following an explosive 73-41 victory over Buckeye on October 9, but the Cougars were unable to maintain that offensive production against Jena.
The Giants scored 52 points while limiting Grant to 12, handing the Cougars their fifth loss of the season.
The defeat dropped Grant to 2-5 as the team continues navigating a challenging regular-season schedule.
Despite Friday’s setback, the Cougars will have an opportunity to rebound when they host Marksville on Friday, October 23.
Grant will look to regain the offensive momentum displayed in its victory over Buckeye while improving defensively against another district opponent.
Looking Ahead to Week Eight
Grant Parish’s two football programs will look to build on their recent performances as the regular season enters its final weeks.
Montgomery will attempt to extend its winning streak following consecutive victories over Lakeview and Ringgold.
Grant, meanwhile, will seek its third victory of the season when the Cougars host Marksville on October 23.
With postseason competition approaching, the remaining regular-season games will provide opportunities for both teams to strengthen their performances and finish the season with momentum