Football Game Preview: Sparta Academy Warriors vs. Wilcox Academy Wildcats

Sparta Academy is 0-5 against Wilcox Academy since August of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Warriors are taking a road trip to take on the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Sparta Academy was handed a 41-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 24-21 win over Hooper Academy.

Meanwhile, Wilcox Academy entered their tilt with Lowndes Academy on Thursday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Rebels 40-12. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won three games by 28 points or more so far this season.

Sparta Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Wilcox Academy, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.

Sparta Academy might still be hurting after the 22-0 loss they got from Wilcox Academy in their previous matchup back in November of 2024. Can the Warriors avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.