Sparkman lost against Hillcrest back in August of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Senators came up short against the Patriots, falling 50-24. While losing is never fun, the Senators can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 70th, while the Patriots are ranked ninth).
When it comes to explaining why Sparkman lost, don't look at Braylon Lawson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 135 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry.
Hillcrest got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jordan Shambley out in front who threw for 232 yards and four TDs on only 19 passes, and also rushed for 70 yards and one score on only seven carries. The Patriots' leading receiver Kahden Smith was Shambley's top target yet again, picking up 142 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Sparkman's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Hillcrest, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Sparkman wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 29-7 loss against Austin on the 5th. As for Hillcrest, they have also already played their next match, a 34-26 win against Hoover on the 5th.
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