Football Recap: Chelsea Comes Up Short + How To Watch

Chelsea extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 5-4. They lost 42-21 to the Benjamin Russell Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Hornets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 74th, while the Wildcats are ranked 14th).

When it comes to explaining why Chelsea lost, don't look at Morgan Barnes. Despite the final result, he rushed for 83 yards and one score.

As for Benjamin Russell, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1. Considering they have won six games by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Benjamin Russell got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jyque Norris out in front who rushed for 131 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Norris a new career-high. Another player making a difference was B.J. Bedgood, who picked up 141 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chelsea will square off against Oak Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Chase Malone and Marty Myricks. As for Benjamin Russell, they will challenge Percy Julian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.