The Stanhope Elmore Mustangs will square off against the Calera Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Stanhope Elmore will be strutting in after a win while Calera will be coming in after a defeat.
Stanhope Elmore gave up the first points on Friday, but they didn't give up any more after. They came out on top against Wetumpka by a score of 35-28. The game was the first time the Mustangs have beaten the Indians on their field since October 4, 2019.
Zachariah Goodson
| 10/24/25 @ Wetumpka | 11 |
| 10/17/25 vs Rehobeth | 12 |
| 10/10/25 @ Pike Road | 7 |
| 10/03/25 @ Russell County | 15 |
| 09/26/25 vs Smiths Station | 7 |
| + 6 more games |
Stanhope Elmore didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Zachariah Goodson. He has been hot for a while, having also posted seven or more total tackles the last 11 times he's played.
Meanwhile, Calera ended up a good deal behind Helena on Friday and lost 39-21. The loss continues a trend for the Eagles in their meetings with the Huskies: they've now lost three in a row.
Stanhope Elmore will have to contain Jordan Ward as he made an impact in Calera's last game. He threw for 320 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 50 yards. Calera's leading receiver Owen Richardson was Ward's top target yet again, picking up 103 receiving yards and one score.
Stanhope Elmore's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-3. As for Calera, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Stanhope Elmore has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 261 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Calera struggles in that department as they've been averaging 162.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Stanhope Elmore came out on top in a nail-biter against Calera in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, sneaking past 35-32. Do the Mustangs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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