MANY – The “Road to the Dome” is a lengthy one, one that Logansport intends to travel after falling in the Division IV Non-Select semifinals as the No. 1 seed.
That road won’t go through Logansport early this season as the program is completing impressive renovations to its football stadium, which includes new football stands and a jumbotron.
Logansport begins its early-season road trip by heading south to Sabine Parish to take on the Many Tigers on Friday at 7 p.m.
It’s the Tigers’ first of three road games to begin the season, heading to Loyola and Bossier in the next two weeks.
Logansport will lean on a big offensive line and talented backfield against a Many team that’s traditionally as physical.
The Tigers dropped both of its jamboree contests, a 6-0 loss to Mansfield and a 14-0 loss to North DeSoto.
But coach Kevin Magee said the jamboree served its purposes as Logansport prepares for the regular season.
“It was an opportunity to see our kids in live action against two quality opponents,” Magee said. “There were lots of teachable moments that we will clean up heading into Week One against Many.
“Many has a great winning tradition and also has been a hostile environment to which we will need to overcome early.”
Many, who reached the quarterfinals of the Division III Non-Select bracket, is dealing with disappointment from its own jamboree, a 30-0 loss to Jena at ULM’s Bayou Jamb.
Magee said Many has transitioned to a more modern offense while still employing a “super aggressive” defense.
“Our kids do see this style of offense on a daily basis,” Magee said. “Offensively, we will definitely lean on our offensive line and the two extremely talented guys in the backfield early to set the tempo.
“As the game moves on, hopefully we can play complimentary football in the passing game.”
Jukadynn Carter, the reigning District 3-1A Offensive MVP, will pair with Tonashton Bland to form a 1-2 running back punch.
They’ll support first-year starter Keaton Cason under center as Logansport develops its passing game.