Alabama High School Football: Thompson wins thriller over Phenix City Central
In the battle of Alabama high school football’s No. 1-2 teams, it would be Thompson stonewalling Phenix City Central on the road to move on to the AHSAA Class 7A state championship game.
The Warriors made a crucial 2-point conversion stop in the game’s final minutes to hold on for a thrilling 35-34 victory on the road over the Red Devils Friday night. Thompson moves on to the Class 7A final against Opelika, a 31-28 winner over Auburn.
Thompson nearly blew a 35-14 lead after Urijah Casey scored on a 53-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter, with Phenix City Central scoring 20 unanswered points in the final period.
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Warriors’ defensive back Damonte Tabb led the defensive effort, picking off three interceptions on the night.
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