After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Tuscaloosa Academy, Pickens County was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They blew past the Sumiton Christian Eagles, posting a 50-14 win at home. The high-scoring effort was just what the Tornadoes needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Mj Billups went supernova for Pickens County, rushing for 115 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while also throwing for 110 yards and three touchdowns while completing 87.5% of his passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards. Camden Tate made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Pickens County's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Tate and Billups. Billups got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 70 yards.
Pickens County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Sumiton Christian, their defeat was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-2.
Pickens County will head out to challenge Lynn at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sumiton Christian, they will square off against Brilliant at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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