Keith High overcame a heavy rainstorm to win its season opener on Friday night.

Keith built an early lead, then held on to defeat Billingsley 20-18 in Autauga County.

The contest was delayed by rain several times throughout the night, offically kicking off at 8:30 p.m.. The contest resumed in the second quarter at 9:55 p.m.

“We were in a delay for 90 minutes, we started off sluggish,” Bears coach Anthony Lumpkin said.

The Bears jumped out to a 14-6 halftime lead.

Tobias Williams scored on a 30-yard touchdown run. Jayln Jones added a 10-yard TD run.. Quarterback Jared Edwards scored on a 1-yard run and ran for a two-point conversion.

Keith held off Billingsley in the end. The contest did not end until 12:36 a.m. Saturday morning.

The Bears travel to Vincent on Friday night at 7 p.m.

Meadowview Christian falls:  Meadowview Christian School lost to Macon-East 35-0 in its prep jamboree on Friday night in Cecil.

Despite the lopsided score, MCS head coach Bob Taylor saw a few bright spots.

“We had four rain delays, but it was all about getting stuff down on field,” Taylor said.

Taylor said he sees a better squad from last year’s winless 0-9 team.

“We’re a much improved team from a year ago,” Taylor said. “We’ll get better as the season goes along.”

Taylor, a veteran AISA coach, said Macon-East will have another strong season.

“Macon East beat Morgan Academy in the playoffs last year, they’ve got a pretty good team.”