Auburn faced Vestavia Hills in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Tigers were dealt a 42-14 defeat at the hands of the Rebels. The Tigers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-7.
Despite the loss, Auburn still got an impressive performance from Antonio Welch, who picked up 95 receiving yards and one score. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 66 yards.
Auburn's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Vestavia Hills, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Auburn and Vestavia Hills will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Tigers are set to take on their familiar foe Opelika at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Vestavia Hills will challenge rival Hewitt-Trussville at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.
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