Friday just wasn't the day for Slocomb's offense. They took a blow against the Houston Academy Raiders on Friday, falling 49-0. While losing is never fun, the Red Tops can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 250th, while the Raiders are ranked 120th).
It was another big night for Kadyn Mitchell, who threw for 173 yards and four touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes for Houston Academy. Houston Academy also got help from Gabe Glover, who showed off his sure hands for 125 receiving yards.
Slocomb's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Houston Academy, their victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Slocomb's road trip will continue as they head out to face Trinity Presbyterian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Trinity Presbyterian's defense has only allowed 12.2 points per game this season, so Slocomb's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Houston Academy, they will challenge Wicksburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wicksburg will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Houston Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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