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| 08/29/25 - Home | 45-44 W |
| 08/30/24 - Away | 29-0 W |
| 08/25/23 - Home | 31-23 W |
New Albany gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They slipped by the Saltillo Tigers 45-44. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bulldogs also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2024.
New Albany's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Braden Shettles, who rushed for 74 yards and a pair of scores on only eight carries, and also threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes. Another back making a difference was Kylen Knox, who rushed for 153 yards and two TDs while picking up 7.7 yards per carry.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: New Albany was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 157 rushing yards in seven consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Another reason for the win was New Albany's imposing defensive line, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Jayden Foster, Chandler Blissett, and Allen White, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Coming up, New Albany will square off against Senatobia at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Saltillo, they will challenge Lafayette at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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