Football Recap: Houston Academy Starts Season with Victory at Home + How To Watch

By Team Reports Aug 29, 2025, 12:17pm

Football Recap: Houston Academy Raiders vs. Long Rebels

HOW TO WATCH: This game will be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the AL High School Athletic Assn. (AHSAA) & Houston Academy. Watch Full Replay

Houston Academy gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They came out on top against the Long Rebels by a score of 35-26. The Raiders have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Rebels, too.

Judson Bailey

Rushing Touchdowns (Career)

08/22/25 vs Long2
11/29/24 vs Southside1
11/15/24 vs Thomasville1
11/08/24 vs Beulah1
09/20/24 vs Wicksburg1

Judson Bailey had a dynamite game, rushing for 116 yards and two scores on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 131 yards and a pair of TDs. Those two rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Houston Academy's leading receiver Wilson Parrish was Bailey's top target yet again, picking up 66 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Coming up, Houston Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Pike County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Long, they will welcome Dale County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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