Ruston avenges previous championship loss with dominant win over Ouachita
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 4:52 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Ruston defeated Ouachita 56-21 on October 9 at Lions Stadium, avenging a close loss in last fall's Division I nonselect championship. Key performances included four total touchdowns from Sam Hartwell and significant contributions from Ahmad Hudson, who made a highlighted catch. Ouachita took an early lead but struggled to keep pace as Ruston rapidly countered. Both teams are looking ahead in their district play, with Ruston aiming for further victories after this emphatic win.
- •Ruston avenged a 21-20 loss to Ouachita from last fall's finals.
- •Sam Hartwell scored four total touchdowns in the victory.
- •Ahmad Hudson recorded a standout catch, contributing to the team's momentum.
- •Ouachita led briefly early but could not maintain control throughout.
- •Ruston looks to continue their success next week against Peabody.
- 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — 'We had to make a statement': Ruston avenges finals loss at Ouachita
"After losing in last fall's Division I nonselect championship to Ouachita, Ruston bounced back on the road against the Lions.
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