Benjamin Russell took a 27-point loss the last time they faced off against Spain Park, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Jaguars 35-34. This was payback for the Wildcats, who suffered a 42-15 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Kingston Preyear had another great game (as he tends to do), throwing for 249 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 92 yards and one TD. Benjamin Russell's leading receiver B.J. Bedgood was Preyear's top target yet again, picking up 112 receiving yards and one score.
Despite the loss, Spain Park saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Nash Davis rushed for 72 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also picked up 76 receiving yards. Another player making a difference was Hudson Hibbard, who rushed for 73 yards and a pair of TDs.

Wildcats
09/19/25 vs Spain Park | 35-34 |
09/12/25 @ Chilton County | 49-16 |
09/05/25 @ Calera | 42-13 |
08/28/25 vs Central of Clay County | 40-7 |
The victory (which was Benjamin Russell's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 41.5 points over those games. As for Spain Park, their record now sits at 2-2.
Looking ahead, Benjamin Russell will venture away from home to challenge Charles Henderson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Spain Park, they will host James Clemens at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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