As Jason Willis approached his junior year at Ruston High School, he came face-to-face with a challenge. His father was appointed to serve First United Methodist Church in Natchitoches, and the family would thus move.
For most of the game Friday at Bill Ruple Stadium Ruston’s defense stymied the Neville attack, but the Tigers seemed to conjure the big play when they needed it.
Ruston High senior fullback Devian Wilson has been through quite a bit with injuries, having missed most of last season after breaking his foot and requiring surgery.
The Ruston Bearcats squared off against C.E. Byrd of Shreveport Friday in a timed scrimmage that included a short rain delay and some miscues but would end with Ruston rallying 14-13.
