Patrician Academy Saints (Butler, AL) followers went home pleased Friday as they saw their football team nip the visiting Bessemer Academy Rebels (Bessemer, AL), 34-27 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Patrician Academy advances its record to 1-0 on the season. The Saints host Jackson Academy (Jackson, AL) to encounter the Eagles in a AISA AA Region 2 battle on Friday, September 6. The Eagles go into the battle with a record of 2-0. Jackson Academy won 21-20 in their recent non-league battle against Escambia Academy (Atmore, AL)

The Rebels now own a 0-2 record. They play next when they host Banks Academy for a AISA AAA Region 1 battle on Friday, September 6. Bessemer Academy will encounter a Jets team coming off a 23-20 non-league win over Evangel Christian (Alabaster, AL). The Jets record now stands at 1-1.