Undefeated Mandeville and Northshore meet Friday in a high-stakes matchup between two of St. Tammany Parish’s top teams. Mandeville brings a versatile offense led by quarterback Krew Collura and receiver Luke DeMelo; Northshore counters with a stout defense and dual-threat quarterback JJ Gonzales. The game could hinge on which team wins the battle in the trenches and limits mistakes.

By the Numbers
  • Mandeville and Northshore are both 8-0 overall and 5-0 in district play.
  • Mandeville has won 3 of the teams’ last 5 meetings.
  • Collura has thrown for 1,443 yards and 21 touchdowns, and rushed for 430 yards and 7 touchdowns.
  • Northshore’s AJ Bright has more than 850 receiving yards.
  • Mandeville has gone 3 games without allowing an offensive touchdown.
Yes, But

Northshore’s defense and strength in the trenches could give it an edge, but Mandeville’s offense has multiple ways to attack, including Collura’s running and passing. Northshore is also talented offensively, though its performance can fluctuate and mistakes could prove costly.

What's Next

The teams kick off Friday at 7 p.m. in Northshore’s home stadium. The winner will carry momentum into the final stretch of the regular season; a win would also set up Northshore for a major Week 10 matchup against Slidell.

Bottom Line

This is a matchup of two unbeaten teams with complementary strengths. The team that controls the line of scrimmage, protects its quarterback and avoids miscues is best positioned to leave with its perfect record intact.