Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Pleasant Valley couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell 23-13 to the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights on Friday. The matchup marked the Raiders' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Braxton Salster threw for 62 yards on six of 11 attempts. Cooper Dougal was his top target, picking up 31 receiving yards. On the ground, Kayden Vick rushed for 53 yards and one touchdown.
Tuscaloosa Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Mark Norris out in front who rushed for 106 yards, and also threw for 114 yards and a pair of TDs. Ty Johnson was another key back, rushing for 73 yards and one score on only ten carries.
Raiders
| 11/14/25 vs Tuscaloosa Academy | 13-23 |
| 11/07/25 vs Winston County | 40-28 |
| 10/24/25 @ Section | 45-7 |
| 10/17/25 vs North Sand Mountain | 42-27 |
| 10/10/25 @ Gaston | 42-8 |
With the defeat, Pleasant Valley broke their seven-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-2. As for Tuscaloosa Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-3.
Pleasant Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Tuscaloosa Academy, they will challenge Coosa Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Knights will need to watch out since the Conquerors have now posted at least 31 points in their last six contests.
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