Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask South Choctaw Academy). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Bessemer Academy 62-14. South Choctaw Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by 21 points or more this season.
Gage Adams continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 87 yards and one touchdown on only 11 carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made three total tackles.
Rebels
| 10/31/25 vs Bessemer Academy | 489 |
| 10/24/25 @ Monroe Academy | 383 |
| 10/17/25 @ Jay | 226 |
| 10/10/25 @ Jackson Academy | 178 |
| 09/26/25 @ Richton | 373 |
| + 8 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: South Choctaw Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 489 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
South Choctaw Academy's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. In that department, Alex Cruz was the leader with two sacks.
South Choctaw Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 36.4 points over those games. As for Bessemer Academy, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
South Choctaw Academy and Bessemer Academy are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Rebels will face off against Crenshaw Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Choctaw Academy will be up against the Cougars' rather soft defense (which has allowed 26 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Bessemer Academy, they will take on Southern Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
