🏈 Marksville vs. Bunkie Set for 74th Rivalry Showdown Thursday Night

One of Avoyelles Parish’s most anticipated football traditions is back this week as the Marksville Tigers travel to face the Bunkie Panthers in the annual Catskin Game.

Both teams enter the matchup with impressive 8–1 records, adding extra excitement to this year’s district rivalry. This will mark the 74th meeting between the two programs — a testament to the long-standing tradition that continues to unite and divide local fanbases for one night each year.

Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, at Gene Britton Memorial Stadium in Bunkie. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, wear their school colors with pride, and help set the tone for what is expected to be a high-energy, closely matched game.

The winner of this year’s Catskin contest will take home bragging rights — and a major momentum boost heading into postseason play.

Stay tuned to Avoyelles Today for score updates and game coverage! 🐅⚔️🐾