Morgan Academy is on a seven-game streak of home losses, Pickens Academy a five-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Morgan Academy Senators will take on the Pickens Academy Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Friday, Morgan Academy took a serious blow against Glenwood, falling 49-8. While losing is never fun, Morgan Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 345th, while Glenwood is ranked 45th).
Despite the defeat, Morgan Academy had strong showings from Milton Hand, who picked up 176 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Caden Tellier, who threw for 190 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Pickens Academy was beaten by Banks Academy 70-16 on Friday.
The losses dropped both teams to an identical 1-8.
Everything came up roses for Morgan Academy against Pickens Academy in their previous meeting back in October of 2022 as the team secured a 30-0 win. Does Morgan Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pickens Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
