The Handley Tigers will venture away from home to take on the Saint James Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Handley got the win against Cleburne County by a conclusive 35-14. Given Handley's advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 120th, while Cleburne County is ranked 270th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Saint James, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They pulled ahead with a 7-6 photo finish over Bullock County on Friday.
The win made it two in a row for Handley and bumps their season record up to 2-1. As for Saint James, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Everything came up roses for Handley against Saint James when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 55-27 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Handley since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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