Highland Tech took a 34-point defeat the last time they faced off against Bessemer City, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rams narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Yellow Jackets 15-12. The Rams' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Brandon Rice threw for 142 yards and one touchdown on only ten passes. Trystan Redlinger was his top target, picking up 79 receiving yards and one TD.
When it comes to explaining why Bessemer City lost on Friday, don't look at Gavin Chastain. Despite the final result, he threw for 182 yards and one TD, and also rushed for 30 yards and one score.
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| 10/10/25 - Away | 15-12 W |
| 10/01/24 - Home | 0-34 L |
| 09/22/23 - Away | 0-73 L |
| 09/23/22 - Home | 14-60 L |
| 09/24/21 - Away | 8-32 L |
| + 5 more games |
Highland Tech's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Bessemer City, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Highland Tech will challenge West Lincoln at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Bessemer City, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Shelby at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th.
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