Benjamin Russell is 1-0 against Briarwood Christian since October of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Benjamin Russell Wildcats will head out on the road to face off against the Briarwood Christian Lions at 7:00 p.m. Benjamin Russell has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 125 points over their last three games.
Last Thursday, Benjamin Russell took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 41-14 victory over Pelham. The result was nothing new for Benjamin Russell, who have now won four contests by 21 points or more so far this season.
Benjamin Russell's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Chris Foster, who rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Foster was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 58 yards. T.j. Wilson and his 85 yards on the ground were also a key factor in Benjamin Russell's win.
Meanwhile, Briarwood Christian got themselves on the board against Calera on Friday, but Calera never followed suit. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Eagles 38-0 on the road. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as Briarwood Christian just coasted through the last quarter.
Their wins bumped Benjamin Russell to 5-2 and Briarwood Christian to 4-3.
Benjamin Russell came out on top in a nail-biter against Briarwood Christian in their previous matchup back in October of 2022, sneaking past 16-14. The rematch might be a little tougher for Benjamin Russell since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
