There's no place like home for Bessemer Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 33-21 victory over the Banks Academy Jets on Friday. This was payback for the Rebels, who suffered a 40-30 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Bessemer Academy had a senior duo take command as Jacob Rowell rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns and Tyseon Smith gained 191 total yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Rowell is now averaging an impressive 108.7 rushing yards per game.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Bessemer Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 364 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Bessemer Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Banks Academy, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.
Bessemer Academy will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Chambers Academy at 7:00 p.m. on September 20th. As for Banks Academy, they will challenge Valiant Cross Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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