The Lee-Scott Academy Warriors will square off against the Hale County Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Lee-Scott Academy proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by 28) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past Reeltown 28-25.
Brooks Zachry produced another solid performance rushing for 95 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 55 yards and one TD.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Hale County took on Jemison on Thursday. The Wildcats came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 55-42. The victory was nothing new for the Wildcats as they're now sitting on four straight.
Hale County's win came from a few key players Lee-Scott Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Marcus Bryant, Jr., who rushed for 120 yards and a pair of scores on only nine carries, and also threw for 182 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. What's more, he racked up 160.4 passer rating, the most he's had since back in August. Another player making a difference was Kaivien Ryans, who rushed for 171 yards and three TDs on only 13 carries.
Lee-Scott Academy's record is now 8-2. As for Hale County, their record now sits at 7-3.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Lee-Scott Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 213.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hale County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 172.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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