Houston Academy gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They came out on top against the Long Rebels by a score of 35-26. The Raiders have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Rebels, too.

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Judson Bailey had a dynamite game, rushing for 116 yards and two scores on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 131 yards and a pair of TDs. Those two rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Houston Academy's leading receiver Wilson Parrish was Bailey's top target yet again, picking up 66 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Coming up, Houston Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Pike County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Long, they will welcome Dale County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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