JOURNAL STAFF 

Evangel Christian Academy and Bossier may have entered Friday’s contest at Rodney Duron Field with 1-2 records, but ECA made sure to differentiate itself on the field in a big way. 

The Eagles dumped 35 first-half points on the Bearkats and coasted through to open District 1-4A play. 

Evangel’s (2-2, 1-0) offense got back on track after scoring 12 points last week in a loss to Westgate.  

“It was extremely important to start fast tonight after we ran out of gas in the fourth quarter against Westgate,” said Evangel coach Denny Duron. “Our passing game was clicking early in the game. 

“Our defense recorded a shutout, and honestly, everyone played well on that side of the ball. Jacob Wilson was especially dominant on that side of the ball, and our defensive coordinator rightly pointed out that there’s plenty of praise to go around.” 

Bossier’s offense has scored just six points combined in the last three weeks after winning a shootout with North Caddo in the season-opener. 

The shutout is the Eagles’ second of the season after blanking Mansfield in Week 2. 

The Bearkats (1-3, 0-1) were shut out for the second straight week. 

Evangel quarterback Peyton Fulgham threw for 342 yards on 12-16 passing and five touchdowns.  

“This was the best game our receivers have played as a unit,” Duron said. “Our guys just played so hard, and I can’t say enough about their effort on both sides of the ball.” 

Evangel gets Woodlawn in Week 5 while Bossier heads to Northwood in its fourth straight road game.