Football Recap: Tuscaloosa Academy Starts Season with Win Against American Christian Academy + How To Watch

Tuscaloosa Academy had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 16-14 win over the American Christian Academy Patriots. The Knights have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Patriots, too.

Mark Norris

Passing Yards (Career)

08/21/25 @ American Christian Academy	173
10/11/24 vs Lamar County	43
11/08/24 vs North Sand Mountain	35
11/22/24 vs Pisgah	18
09/06/24 vs Aliceville	15

Among those leading the charge was Mark Norris, who threw for 173 yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 48 yards. Those 173 passing yards gave him a new career-high. 93 of Norris' passing yards were hauled in by Mason Corder.

Tuscaloosa Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 35-0 victory against Pickens County on the 29th. As for American Christian Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 44-12 loss against Northridge on the 29th.