The Brewer Patriots will take on the Boaz Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Brewer took a 33-point loss the last time they faced off against Scottsboro, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Patriots narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Wildcats 34-31. The Patriots' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
Brewer's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cole Drinkard, who rushed for 77 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 223 yards and one TD while picking up 11.2 yards per attempt. The Patriots' leading receiver Hunter Knighten was Drinkard's top target yet again, picking up 97 receiving yards, while also rushing for 70 yards and one score on only nine carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Brewer was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 247 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Boaz waltzed into their matchup on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came within four points of losing the streak, but they secured a 28-24 W against the Lions. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Pirates' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 109th, while the Lions are ranked 224th).
One reason for the win was Boaz's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Jaiden Durden was especially locked on to Sardis' QB and sacked him twice. Durden also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with 11. Another thorn in Sardis' side was Bradyn Bennett, who made 26 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended one pass.
Brewer's victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-4. As for Boaz, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Brewer suffered a grim 52-26 defeat to Boaz in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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