Two High School Teams Can’t Be Defeated

Only two teams in Tuscaloosa County remain undefeated as we enter the halfway mark in the season. Last Friday Night, the weather conditions may have affected some teams as the rain poured down across parts of Alabama.

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In a hectic game against the Selma Saints, Northside pulls out an incredible win. The Saints put points on the board first, scoring on a wheel pass to the slot receiver for an 86-yard touchdown. However, the Saints did not complete the two-point conversion.
Selma's defense held the Rams on their side of the field forcing Northside to punt the ball back to the Saints, ending the Rams' first offensive drive. With Selma up by one touchdown, the Saints strike again nearing the end of the first quarter with a long run to put Selma up by 12 points.
The score was 20-7 at halftime before Northside did what they do best: rallied behind each other to make a comeback. Northside pulled together for an overtime win, making the score 26-20, to continue their undefeated season.
Northside is number two in 5A Region 3 with Shelby County taking the number one spot. Shelby County and Northside are undefeated as they prepare to take on each other this week in the most important game for each team this season.

Tuscaloosa Academy also holds an undefeated record in Tuscaloosa County as they won against Isabella in their last game. Senior quarterback, Preston Lancaster had 330 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and 22 completions in the game against Isabella,
The Knights, who took the number one spot in 2A Region 5, will play Greene County this week at home.