Highland Tech hasn't had much luck against Bessemer City recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Highland Tech Rams' homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Bessemer City Yellow Jackets at 7:30 p.m. Highland Tech's defense has only allowed 17.8 points per game this season, so Bessemer City's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Highland Tech's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Burns offense got past them. Highland Tech was outmatched by Burns at home and fell 56-8. That makes it the first time this season the Rams have let down their home crowd.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bessemer City). They breezed by Thomas Jefferson at home to the tune of 57-6 on Friday. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 42-0.
Bessemer City got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Gavin Chastain out in front who threw for 337 yards and four touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes, and also punched in a rushing score. Keon Smith helped Chastain out on the ground, rushing for 131 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries.
Having lost for the first time this season, Highland Tech fell to 3-1. As for Bessemer City, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Highland Tech has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 239 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Bessemer City struggles in that department as they've been averaging 159.8. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Highland Tech was taken down by Bessemer City 73-0 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Highland Tech, Anthony Smith (who rushed for 165 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 carries) 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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