Football Recap: Long Starts Season with Defeat on the Road + How To Watch

Long had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell 35-26 to the Houston Academy Raiders on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Rebels can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 268th, while the Raiders are ranked 77th).

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Long will take on Dale County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Houston Academy, they will square off against Pike County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.