If Priceville was feeling good fresh off their 53-13 takedown of Lawrence County last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Bulldogs took a 27-13 bruising from the Russellville Golden Tigers on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 28-12 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Priceville's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Sheldon Graham, who rushed for 82 yards, and Urijah Burnham, who picked up 91 receiving yards. Graham didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles and defended one pass.
Russellville's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Whit Goodwin, who rushed for 97 yards and one touchdown on only nine carries. Those 97 rushing yards gave Goodwin a new career-high. Tarus Davis was another key player, rushing for 113 yards and one TD on only 12 carries.
The loss was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 6-3. As for Russellville, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Priceville will head out to challenge Arab at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Russellville, they will venture away from home to face off against Athens at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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