The Washington-Marion Charging Indians (LA) varsity football team is set to play a home conference game against Sulphur Golden Tors (LA) on Thursday, August 28, at 5:00 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Louisiana High School Football
Who: Washington-Marion Charging Indians (LA) vs Sulphur Golden Tors (LA)
When: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Where: Sulphur High School
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
2025-2026 Season Preview: Washington-Marion vs. Sulphur
As the 2025-2026 football season kicks off, fans are eager to see how two Louisiana teams, the Washington-Marion Charging Indians and the Sulphur Golden Tors, will perform. Both teams enter the season with a clean slate, holding an overall record of 0-0. While the rankings suggest a slight edge for Sulphur, the season’s outcome will be determined on the field.
Tale of the Tape: Preseason Rankings
Based on early rankings, Sulphur holds a significant advantage. The Golden Tors are ranked 5,548th nationally, placing them 128th in Louisiana and 35th in their class. In contrast, Washington-Marion is ranked 11,859th nationally, at 260th in Louisiana and 30th in their class. These rankings provide a baseline for what to expect, but a team’s true strength is measured by its performance against opponents.
The Road Ahead: Key Matchups
Both teams have a common opponent on their schedules this season: St. Louis Catholic. Sulphur will face them on September 5th, while Washington-Marion will play them later on September 26th. These two games will offer a direct comparison of the teams’ abilities and could serve as a key barometer for their respective seasons.
The head-to-head matchup between Sulphur and Washington-Marion will also be a must-see game. On Thursday, August 28th, the two teams are scheduled to face off. This early-season game could set the tone for the rest of their campaigns and provide a compelling narrative for the Louisiana high school football scene.
A Clean Slate
With both teams starting with a 0-0 record in all categories—overall, league, non-league, home, and away—the season is full of potential. Every game is an opportunity to improve their standing and prove their preseason rankings wrong. The record breakdown below gives a full picture of their identical starting points.
