The Red Bay Tigers will challenge the Belmont Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Red Bay was able to grind out a solid win over Lexington, taking the game 34-21. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tigers.
Jaxon Vinson
| 09/19/25 vs Lexington | 121 |
| 09/12/25 vs Winston County | 201 |
| 09/05/25 @ University Charter | 142 |
| 08/29/25 vs Lamar County | 255 |
Jaxon Vinson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 121 yards and three TDs, while also picking up 87 receiving yards. Vinson is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 121 every time he's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, on Friday Belmont's undefeated season almost came to an end. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 22-20 victory over Tishomingo County. That's two games straight that the Cardinals have won by exactly two points.
Belmont's win came from a few key players Red Bay will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kylei Estes, who rushed for 72 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making nine total tackles and defending two passes. Another rusher making a difference was Wyatt Phillips, who rushed for 120 yards.
Red Bay's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Belmont, their victory bumped their record up to 4-0.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Red Bay has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 231 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Belmont struggles in that department as they've been averaging 185.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Red Bay suffered a grim 40-14 defeat to Belmont in their previous meeting back in September of 2024. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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