No. 3 Patrician Academy downs Morgan Academy

Published 12:23 am Saturday, August 27, 2022

Morgan Academy got off to a fast start against third-ranked Patrician Academy in its season-opener on Friday night.

Patrician Academy overcame a 14-12 halftime  deficit and pulled away to a 48-26 victory at Senator Stadium.

The Senators (0-1) had several bright spots in the loss.  Morgan Academy was led by three seniors.

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Quarterback T.B. Clements completed 19 of 29 passes for 185 yards, touchdown pass and two rushing touchdowns.

Wide receiver Allen Lightfoot had two touchdown receptions.

Wide receiver Rhyne Williams caught 11 passes for 103 yards

Defensively, Walter Gilmore had 13 total tackles, with nine of them being solo.

The Senators’ scoring came on Clements’ 12-yard TD run and 1-yard TD run.

Lightfoot caught a 13-yard TD catch from Williams and 4-yard scoring catch from Clements.

Running back John Allen Ingram added a two-point conversion run.

Danny Raines is the Senators’ head coach.

Morgan Academy hosts Valiant Cross next Friday at Senator Stadium.

Southern Academy 46, Meadowview Christian School 6: The Trojans fall to 0-2 on the season in their home debut at Wadsen Stadium.

MCS entertains Tuscaloosa Christian on Sept. 1 at Wadsen Stadium

A 68-46 victory over Tuscaloosa Christian on Sept. 29, 2017, was the last time Meadowview won.