Southside football defeats Lafayette 35-20 in Week 7 matchup

Southside football earned a 35-20 victory against Lafayette in a crucial district game on October 16, 2026. The win marked a turnaround for Southside after an 0-2 start to the season and helped them improve to 4-3 overall, including a 3-1 record in district play. Senior running back Justin Williams led the way with 218 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Kollen Francois added three rushing touchdowns. Lafayette's offense, led by senior quarterback Richmond Saunier, struggled after losing their top rusher to injury and fell to 1-3 in district play. The Sharks will face St. Thomas More next week, while Lafayette prepares to meet New Iberia.

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