The Theodore Bobcats will challenge the Stanhope Elmore Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Theodore's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. Everything went their way against Blount as they made off with a 22-0 win. Given the Bobcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 26th, while the Leopards are ranked 101st) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Crishon Overton
| 10/31/25 @ Blount | 132 |
| 10/17/25 vs Gulf Shores | 81 |
| 10/02/25 vs Murphy | 76 |
| 09/26/25 vs Fairhope | 65 |
| 09/05/25 vs McGill-Toolen | 40 |
| + 2 more games |
Theodore's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Kendrick Able Jr., who rushed for 138 yards and one score on only 14 carries, and Crishon Overton, who rushed for 53 yards and one touchdown. What's more, Overton racked up 132 passing yards, the most he's had since back in August.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Theodore was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 212 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Blount only rushed for 94.
Meanwhile, Stanhope Elmore had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 49-33 victory over the Eagles. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Stanhope Elmore's defensive line made their presence known, laying out Jordan Ward four times. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece.
Theodore's record is now 7-3. As for Stanhope Elmore, their record now sits at an identical 7-3.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Theodore has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 169.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Stanhope Elmore struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 263.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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