The Neville Tigers, a storied high school football program in northeast Louisiana, have not lifted the LHSAA championship trophy since 2015, a drought that has lingered through a decade of near‑misses and semifinal heartbreaks.
Under the steady guidance of head coach Mike Collins, the team blends seasoned leadership with a passionate community that has rallied behind the program for generations.
This year, the Tigers return a core of standout athletes, including quarterback Parker Robinson, who earned all‑state honorable‑mention honors and committed to Louisiana‑Monroe, and running back Jarvis Blackston, who is eager to lead the backfield after offseason surgery.
Their schedule opens with a gauntlet of top competitors, most notably a showdown against Ruston, a perennial powerhouse, and a clash with Ouachita, setting the tone for a demanding early slate designed to sharpen the team for the postseason.
The coaching staff, praised by former NFL alumnus Will Campbell, emphasizes not only technical development but also the intangible spirit that defines Neville football in the Monroe area.
Fans and alumni alike are counting down the days, hopeful that the combination of experienced returnees, robust coaching, and a challenging preseason will finally break the championship drought and bring a long‑awaited title to the parish.