Sylva Bay Academy and Stringer are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2017, but not for long. The Saints will be playing at home against the Red Devils at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sylva Bay Academy will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
On Tuesday, Sylva Bay Academy was fully in charge, breezing past Newton County Academy 41-14. Fans of the Saints have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.

Tristen Rogers
| 11/18/25 @ Newton County Academy | 15 |
| 11/13/25 vs Kemper Academy | 20 |
| 11/11/25 vs Newton County Academy | 15 |
Tristen Rogers was the offensive standout of the matchup as he went 6-for-12 on his way to 15 points and five steals. The contest was his third in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Brecken Phillips, who posted six points and five boards.
Meanwhile, Stringer had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 39-36 victory over Clarkdale on Tuesday. The game was the first time the Red Devils have beaten the Bulldogs on their court since November 15, 2022.
Sylva Bay Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Stringer, their victory bumped their record up to 1-0.
Sylva Bay Academy beat Stringer 30-21 in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will the Saints repeat their success, or do the Red Devils have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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