Bessemer City blew Highland Tech out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Friday Highland Tech got their revenge. The Yellow Jackets fell just short of the Rams by a score of 15-12. Despite 103 more yards than the Rams, the Yellow Jackets couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, Bessemer City still got an impressive performance from Gavin Chastain, who threw for 182 yards and one TD, and also rushed for 30 yards and one score.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 2.2 yards per carry. Sadly, that's becoming something of a trend for Bessemer City; they were averaging 3.6yards per carry per game earlier this season, but in their last three contests they've fallen to only 0 per game.
Bessemer City's loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Highland Tech, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Bessemer City will face off against rival Shelby at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th. Meanwhile, Highland Tech is set to take on their familiar foe West Lincoln at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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