Jena Giants’ 87-Yard Touchdown Run Wins Week 8 Play Honor
The Jena Giants have won the "5th Quarter Play of the Week" for Week 8, recognized for an 87-yard touchdown run by quarterback Jonas Jenkins during their District Championship-clinching game against Bunkie in Jena, LA.
Alexandria, LA, October 25, 2026 —
The Jena Giants have been named the winners of the Week 8 “5th Quarter Play of the Week” recognition. The honor highlights an 87-yard touchdown run by quarterback Jonas Jenkins during the team’s District Championship-clinching game against Bunkie in Jena, Louisiana.
The play covered 87 yards, according to the information provided, and Jenkins was identified as the Giants’ quarterback. It took place in a game that clinched the District Championship for Jena. The summary does not provide the game’s final score or additional details about how the touchdown unfolded.
The recognition is identified as the “5th Quarter Play of the Week” for Week 8. The organization or outlet presenting the award, its selection criteria and the date the recognition was announced were not provided. No details were given about other plays considered or whether the award involved a public vote.
The available information does not specify when the game was played, provide further statistics for Jenkins, or describe the broader season standings. It also does not include statements from Jenkins, the Giants or Bunkie. The reported details establish the award, the play being recognized and its connection to the district-clinching matchup, but offer no additional game or award context.
For Jena, the Week 8 recognition centers on a single play from the game against Bunkie: Jenkins’ 87-yard touchdown run. Further information about the award process and the game was not included in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Harrison Vapnek, Julia Keller on www.kalb.com, see more information here.
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