Tuscaloosa Academy was the 21-12 winner over Isabella when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Knights fell just short of the Mustangs by a score of 21-19 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Knights have suffered since October 18, 2024.
Tuscaloosa Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mark Norris, who threw for 233 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes, and also rushed for 98 yards on only 12 carries. The Knights' leading receiver Matthew Atkins was Norris' top target yet again, picking up 109 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Having lost for the first time this season, Tuscaloosa Academy fell to 3-1. As for Isabella, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Tuscaloosa Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 41-12 win against Greene County on the 19th. As for Isabella, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 30-22 victory against Aliceville on the 19th.
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