On Friday night, undefeated schools Prattville and Thompson faced off in a highly-anticipated Alabama (AHSAA) Class 6A Region 3 matchup. In the end, special teams proved to be the factor as the Lions upset the powerhouse Warriors 28-27 to improve to 8-0 on the season.
Early in the fourth quarter, Thompson trailed 28-21 as CJ Cowley scored on a 19-yard scamper into the end zone, but the extra point was no good.
The Warriors got the ball back with over two minutes left and were able to drive into the red zone. However, they attempted a 21-yard chip shot field goal that was blocked with 28 seconds left, sealing the win for Prattville…