The Raiders’ offensive line gradually took its toll on Elba Friday night. HA pounded running backs Andrew Dauphin and Seth McGowan between the tackles most of the game and nearly all of the second half until the Tigers broke.

The weather was pretty. The football was not. But when the final horn sounded Friday night in Houston Academy’s 20-6 win over rival Cottonwood, the Raiders were still undefeated in Class 2A, Region 2 play

The speed of Jermaine “Juicy” Williams and the power of Scottie Burdeshaw shredded Houston Academy’s highly touted defense for 490 yards during Slocomb’s 42-17 win at Northcutt Field on Friday night.

Clinging to a seven-point lead in the third quarter, but with momentum on New Brockton’s side, the Houston Academy Raiders needed a big offensive series. The Raiders got it.

Houston Academy coach Jimmy Addison huddled his offense and issued the challenge. “All right, offensive line, all right LSU signee, let’s see it,” Addison said he told his unit, particularly strong side tackle Josh Williford.

Cheerleaders, Raiderettes and the band perform during the halftime in Houston Academy’s game against Providence Christian.

Will Andre squatted and put both hands on top of his helmet as his Houston Academy teammates huddled next to the sidelines.