No. 9 Thompson vs Clay-Chalkville live updates from Alabama high school football game
For the second week in a row, Thompson is involved in a game featuring Alabama's top two teams. Follow along with our live updates.
High school football fans in Alabama are in for an exciting matchup this Thursday night as top-ranked No. 9 Thompson faces off against Clay-Chalkville. Thompson entered the season ranked in the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 and maintained its position after a strong 41-14 win over Central (AL) in their season opener. Clay-Chalkville, however, is not currently ranked but did defeat Creekside 29-20 to start their season.
The Warriors aim to avenge their loss to Clay-Chalkville from the previous year, or the Cougars could secure a back-to-back win over a Super 25 team. To follow live updates, viewers can tune in via the NFHS Network and watch Thompson vs. Clay-Chalkville on the NFHS Network.
This game carries historical significance, as Thompson and Clay-Chalkville first played each other in 1998. They played again in 1999, but a 20-year gap followed before the teams met again. Thompson has dominated their encounters in recent years, with a decade of state titles to their name. The Cougars, on the other hand, have not fared well against the Warriors, with a 5-1 record in head-to-head games. Since resuming the rivalry in 2022, every contest has been decided by a single position.
Last season, Clay-Chalkville emerged victorious in a thrilling, instant-classic showdown, winning 28-24. As fans eagerly await the rematch, they can anticipate a high-stakes, closely contested battle between two formidable teams in Alabama high school football.
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