Pisgah and Tuscaloosa Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Pisgah had to settle for second. They fell 44-34 to the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
It was another big night for Preston Lancaster, who rushed for 85 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 374 yards and a touchdown while completing 87.5% of his passes for Tuscaloosa Academy. The dominant performance gave Lancaster a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Ellis Hamiter, who gained 138 total yards and a touchdown.
Pisgah's defeat dropped their record down to 11-2. As for Tuscaloosa Academy, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-2.
Pisgah does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Tuscaloosa Academy, they are on the road again on Friday to play Sulligent at 7:00 p.m. Sulligent will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Tuscaloosa Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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