Hazel Green is 4-0 against Columbia since September of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Hazel Green Trojans will square off against the Columbia Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Hazel Green is no doubt hoping to put an end to a nine-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Hazel Green is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Southside last Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Hazel Green came up short against Southside, falling 39-14. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 224th, while the Panthers are ranked 97th).
Meanwhile, Columbia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 19th straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 48-0 defeat at the hands of Jasper.
Hazel Green's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Columbia, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
Everything came up roses for Hazel Green against Columbia in their previous meeting back in October of 2021, as the team secured a 47-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hazel Green since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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