The Brilliant Tigers will face off against the Phillips Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Brilliant's defense has only allowed 13.6 points per game this season, so Phillips' offense will have their work cut out for them.
Brilliant's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Pickens County on Friday. They lost 22-0 to the Tornadoes. The Tigers have struggled against the Tornadoes recently, as their game on Friday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Phillips came into Friday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They strolled past Shoals Christian with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 28-14. The Bears' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Brilliant's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Phillips, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Brilliant against Phillips in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 40-6 win. In that match, Brilliant amassed a halftime lead of 24-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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