Bessemer City is 9-1 against Highland Tech since September of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Bessemer City Yellow Jackets will face off against the Highland Tech Rams at 7:00 p.m. Highland Tech took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Bessemer City, who comes in off a win.
Bessemer City will bounce into Monday's matchup after beating Thomas Jefferson, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Bessemer City really took it to Thomas Jefferson for the full four quarters, racking up a 57-6 victory at home. That looming 57-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Yellow Jackets yet this season.
Bessemer City's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gavin Chastain led the charge by throwing for 337 yards and four touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes, and also punching in a rushing score. Keon Smith helped Chastain out on the ground, rushing for 131 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Bessemer City was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 202 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Thomas Jefferson only rushed for 68.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 70 points the game before, Highland Tech was a bit more limited in their match on Friday. They were dealt a 56-8 loss at the hands of Burns. It was the first time this season that the Rams let down their fans at home.
Bessemer City now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Highland Tech, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 3-1.
Everything came up roses for Bessemer City against Highland Tech in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 73-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bessemer City since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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