Ouachita Christian Celebrates 50 Years of Football
The Eagles marked five decades of the program with a stadium renaming and a 58-8 victory over General Trass.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Football
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Ouachita Christian School celebrated 50 years of its football program at Steven Fitzhugh Field on October 30, 2026. The Eagles honored their history with commemorative uniforms during a dominant 58-8 win against General Trass.
Why it matters
The milestone event allowed the program to reflect on its legacy while unveiling a new video board and renaming the stadium to honor coaches Adrian Hickmon and Ronnie Huckeba.
Jude Turner moved into second place on the all-time school rushing list following a 156-yard performance. The game reached a running clock after the Eagles established a 44-0 lead.
The players
Jude Turner
He is a running back who recently moved into second place for all-time school rushing yards.
Tristan Raymond
He is a key player who has accumulated 35 total touchdowns and two interceptions through nine games.
Brody Thomas
He serves as the starting middle linebacker following injuries to teammates Cooper Thomas and Maddox Lee.
Adrian Hickmon
He is a coach for whom the stadium has been partially renamed.
Ronnie Huckeba
He is a coach for whom the stadium has been partially renamed.
The details
Players took the field wearing retro uniforms featuring jerseys from the 1981-85 era and pants from 1986-90. Tristan Raymond continues a standout season with 35 total touchdowns and two interceptions through nine games.
Timeline
1976: Ouachita Christian football played its first season.
1981-1985: Period represented by current player jerseys.
1986-1990: Period represented by current player pants.
October 30, 2026: The Eagles defeated General Trass 58-8.
Upcoming Thursday: Road contest against Delhi.
Season Trajectory
The 50th anniversary of the Ouachita Christian football program highlights the long-term institutional stability of the Eagles' athletics department. This event serves as a focal point for the current season as the team balances its historical legacy with a push toward upcoming postseason contests.
Brody Thomas will continue to anchor the defense at middle linebacker for the foreseeable future. The team maintains momentum as they transition from this milestone victory to their next road contest against Delhi.
The takeaway
Honoring historical contributions while maintaining current competitive standards defines the long-term success of high school football programs. Implementing commemorative traditions can help bridge the gap between alumni generations and current student-athletes.
What happens next
The Eagles are scheduled to play a road game against Delhi this upcoming Thursday.
Further reading
For more news on local gridiron action, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hanna Newspapers.
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