Springville had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it five. They received a blow as they fell 40-23 to the Fairview Aggies. If the Tigers were looking for revenge after losing 41-17 to the Aggies when the teams met back in August of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Fairview, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Given their advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 89th, while Springville is ranked 245th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jake Harper was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 198 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 9.0 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 121 rushing yards dating back to last season. Kolt Redding was another key player, rushing for 80 yards and one TD.
Springville and Fairview will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Tigers will take on rival Leeds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Fairview is set to face off against their familiar foe West Point at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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