Neville hosts Evangel Christian Academy in nonleague clash on Sept. 4

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Neville (0-0) will host Evangel Christian Academy (0-0) in a nonleague matchup Thursday, Sept. 4. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Central at Neville’s home field in Monroe, La. — fans can follow the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/louisiana/football/games/5785315-evangel-christian-academy-vs-neville

Game links

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/louisiana/football/games/5785315-evangel-christian-academy-vs-neville

• Neville Tigers: https://scorebooklive.com/louisiana/football/teams/241695-neville-tigers

• Evangel Christian Academy Eagles: https://scorebooklive.com/louisiana/football/teams/230699-evangel-christian-academy-eagles

Why this one matters

This early-season clash pits two regional programs looking to set a tone. Neville enters the night with 19 SBLive fans on the roster page, while Evangel Christian lists 11 — small margins that can grow as supporters follow the teams. The Tigers will be at home; the Eagles will travel in search of a season-opening statement.

Last meeting (for context)

The teams met last fall on Sept. 6, 2024, with Neville posting a 42-24 victory. Line score from that game:

• Neville: 14, 14, 13, 1 — 42

• Evangel Christian Academy: 14, 3, 7, 0 — 24

Streaming and tickets

• Evangel Christian Academy has an NFHS Network page that often carries the school’s broadcasts: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/evangel-christian-academy-shreveport-la/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• No other official streaming or ticket links are listed on the SBLive game page. Check the game page above for late updates and venue ticketing info.

Weather and timing

The scoreboard listing ties the contest to Monroe, La.; the kickoff time above is converted to the local Central time zone. Check local forecasts closer to kickoff for any weather updates.

Fan engagement (do this now)

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Quick reminder

This preview uses information available on the SBLive game and team pages. For live scoring, stats and real-time updates, keep the game page bookmarked: https://scorebooklive.com/louisiana/football/games/5785315-evangel-christian-academy-vs-neville