The Sulligent Blue Devils will head out on the road to challenge the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Sulligent not only won last Friday, but they posted their biggest win since November 8, 2024 (when they won 56-22). They blew past Lamar County 40-8. Considering the Blue Devils' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Johnwil Spruiel
| 08/22/25 vs Marion County | 210 |
| 09/05/25 @ Isabella | 175 |
| 09/12/25 vs Greene County | 167 |
| 10/03/25 vs Lamar County | 128 |
| 08/29/25 @ Winfield | 64 |
| + 2 more games |
Sulligent didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Johnwil Spruiel picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. He also rushed for 128 rushing yards, which is notable because Sulligent is undefeated when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 0-3 otherwise. Spruiel got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Tuscaloosa Academy). They blew past Lamar County 42-20 on Friday. Winning may never get old, but the Knights sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Tuscaloosa Academy's win came from a few key players Sulligent will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Mark Norris, who threw for 234 yards and four TDs while completing 78.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 34 yards. Those four passing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Matthew Atkins was in the mix as well, providing Tuscaloosa Academy with three touchdowns.
Tuscaloosa Academy's win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Sulligent, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Sulligent has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 181.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Tuscaloosa Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 154.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Sulligent came up short against Tuscaloosa Academy when the teams last played back in November of 2024, falling 20-14. Can the Blue Devils avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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