Sparkman lost against Hillcrest back in August of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Senators were outmatched by the Patriots and fell 50-23. 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 67th, while the Patriots are ranked 15th).
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 victory 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. A healthy portion of Shambley's aerial production (142 yards to be exact) went to Kahden Smith, who also brought in three receiving touchdowns.
Sparkman's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Hillcrest, their record now sits at 2-0.
Sparkman and Hillcrest will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Senators are set to take on their familiar foe Austin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Hillcrest will face off against rival Hoover at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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