The Stanhope Elmore Mustangs will head out on the road to challenge the Russell County Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Russell County will be up against a hot Stanhope Elmore squad: the team just extended their winning streak to three. The Mustangs took down Smiths Station 35-21 on Friday.
Meanwhile, Russell County's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They came out on top against Valley by a score of 44-34. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Warriors' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Rams are ranked 86th).
Stanhope Elmore better keep an eye on Chris Lucas. He was instrumental in Russell County's win, rushing for 136 yards and five scores. With that strong performance, Lucas is now averaging an impressive 103 rushing yards per game. Quentin Lewis also helped out with an impressive 128 receiving yards.
Stanhope Elmore's record now sits at 4-1. As for Russell County, their record is now 6-0.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Stanhope Elmore has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 278.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Russell County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 163 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Stanhope Elmore lost to Russell County on the road by a decisive 42-28 margin in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Mustangs, Devin Brown (who rushed for 201 yards and four TDs while picking up 10.1 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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