Bessemer Academy (8-5) and Monroe Academy (11-0) face off this Friday at 7:00 PM to determine whose season will come to a close. Both teams come into the game backed by wins in their previous games.
Bessemer Academy's encounter with Fort Dale Academy two weeks ago was a 43-point stomp, but the result last week was anything but. Bessemer Academy battled it out with Tuscaloosa Academy for a well-earned 23 - 20 overtime win. Bessemer Academy especially relied on senior Ty Hatcher, who tossed the ball for 161 yards and two TDs, and sophomore Austin Clarke, who rushed for 82 yards and one touchdown.
Meanwhile, Monroe Academy can now show off ten landslide victories after its most recent game. It took its game against Morgan Academy last week by a confident 34 - 7 score. The margin wasn't a surprise since Monroe Academy is ranked many positions ahead of Morgan Academy in the MaxPreps state rankings.
The last time they met, Bessemer Academy was the 28 - 7 victor. Bessemer Academy ended Monroe Academy's playoff run with that win, so what better chance for Monroe Academy to pay the team back than this game? Repeat or revenge, it should be a great matchup.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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