Two dominant signal callers in Mac Long and Mark Norris are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Coosa Christian Conquerors will take on the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Coosa Christian will be looking to extend their current ten-game winning streak.
Coosa Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They claimed a resounding 49-16 win over Lexington. Considering the Conquerors have won nine games by more than 25 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Tuscaloosa Academy earned a 23-13 victory over Pleasant Valley on Friday.
Coosa Christian better keep an eye on Ty Johnson. He was instrumental in Tuscaloosa Academy's win, rushing for 73 yards and one touchdown on only ten carries.
Tuscaloosa Academy's run defense was locked in: Pleasant Valley could only muster 2.5 yards per carry. The team can thank Sawyer Summerlin for the heroic effort on defense: he. Tuscaloosa Academy didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 5.8.
Tuscaloosa Academy's defense didn't let Braxton Salster, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Reagan Barnette, Aston Poe, and Beau Cochran, who each picked up one sack apiece. Summerlin was another major factor on D, forcing one fumble and making 14 total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Tuscaloosa Academy's win bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Coosa Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 10-2.
Everything came up roses for Coosa Christian against Tuscaloosa Academy in their previous meeting back in October, as the squad secured a 56-21 win. Will the Conquerors repeat their success, or do the Knights have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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