Scottsboro had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 16-14 victory over the Fairview Aggies on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since November 1, 2024.
Most of the squad's points came courtesy of special teams, who contributed ten in total. All came from Cole Raeuchle: he went 3-for-3 kicking field goals for nine points and added another on an extra point kick.
Despite the loss, Fairview still got an impressive performance from Jake Harper, who rushed for 133 yards and one touchdown. Harper's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 133 rushing yards.
Scottsboro has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. Having lost for the first time this season, Fairview fell to 12-1.
Looking ahead, Scottsboro will challenge Moody at 7:00 p.m. on the 28th. The Wildcats will need to watch out since the Blue Devils have now posted at least 31 points in their last four games. Fairview does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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