The 7th football Tigers opened the 2019 season against the visiting Bolivar Liberators. The Liberators took the opening kickoff in for an early touchdown to take an 8-0 lead. After that, it was a story of defenses for both teams. Bolivar was able to keep the Tigers out of the end zone despite strong running from Dareek Smith and Luke Cassidy. Defensively, Michael Kelsey had an interception to end a Bolivar drive. Leading playmakers on the defense were Anthony Cortesini, Isak Alavanja, Isaiah Hopper, and Jewitt Hill. The Tigers finished the game with a score of 0-14 and look to prepare for Lewis&Clark at Jefferson City on September 26.