Madison Prep uses strong running game to upset U-High

Madison Prep’s Alfred McKnight (27) slips the tackle by University’s Erin Moore (6), Thursday, October 31, 2024, at BREC’s Memorial Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK University’s Lane Mixon (35) attempts to tackle Madison Prep quarterback Tylan Johnson (7), Thursday, October 31, 2024, at BREC’s Memorial Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK University’s DJ Coleman (8) tackles Madison Prep quarterback Tylan Johnson (7), Thursday, October 31, 2024, at BREC’s Memorial Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK Madison Prep quarterback Tylan Johnson (7) hands the ball off to Alfred McKnight (27) against University, Thursday, October 31, 2024, at BREC’s Memorial Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK Madison Prep’s Jeremiah Anderson (6) tackles University’s Sage Ingram (9) on the carry, Thursday, October 31, 2024, at BREC’s Memorial Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On a rainy night when weather affected the passing attack of both teams, Madison Prep used its running game to take charge against University High.

The Chargers pounded out 249 yards rushing and made two second-quarter touchdowns stand as they took control of District 6-3A with a 14-6 win over the Cubs on Thursday night at Memorial Stadium. U-High (7-2, 4-1) had a final shot to tie the game. With 2:32 left to play, the Cubs move.