Dog Selects High School Football Matchup in Alexandria
In Alexandria, LA, "Puppy Picks" revealed the Week 7 Game of the Week, with a dog named Duckie from The Royal Zoo Rescue selecting the matchup between the Buckeye Panthers and the Bunkie Panthers.
Alexandria, LA, October 12, 2026 — A unique tradition known as “Puppy Picks” has identified the Week 7 Game of the Week for local high school football enthusiasts in Alexandria, Louisiana. The selection process involved a canine participant named Duckie, who hails from The Royal Zoo Rescue.
Duckie was tasked with choosing which upcoming game would be highlighted for Week 7 of the season. The dog’s choice fell upon the matchup featuring the Buckeye Panthers versus the Bunkie Panthers.
The “Puppy Picks” initiative typically utilizes animals to predict sporting outcomes, adding an element of novelty and community engagement to the sports calendar. While the specific methodology or exact date of Duckie’s selection was not provided, the event marks a recurring feature in the local sports reporting landscape.
The Royal Zoo Rescue, a local animal welfare organization, partnered with the “Puppy Picks” program for this selection. Details regarding the rescue’s operations or specific contributions beyond Duckie’s participation were not immediately available.
The identified Game of the Week, the Buckeye Panthers vs. Bunkie Panthers, will now be the focus for fan attention in Week 7. Further information regarding the broadcast or coverage of this specific game was not part of the announcement.
Story summarized from the original created by Julia Keller on www.kalb.com, see more information here.
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