One of the key goals for Southern Preparatory Academy has been to set up their students for success in their next steps in life. From a specialized curriculum to diversified opportunities, the goal is to make the transition to college that much easier.
Southern Preparatory Academy football coach Roland Bell, along with his three starting linemen Brandon Bell, Layton Mask and Russell Montgomery, made the trek from Camp Hill to Opelika last Wednesday. The group participated in the Fox Sports High School Media Day at First Baptist Church to preview the upcoming season.
Southern Preparatory Academy loses some big pieces from last year’s lineup. Quarterback Ashton Corde Williams, running back Jah’Ziyah Anderson and wide receiver Caleb Cole — all of whom were statistical leaders — are no longer on the team. And the addition of the revolving door of incoming and outgoing players some AISA teams face does not make it much easier. However, here are some players who can play a key role for the Rangers this season.
With his pick of the litter, Southern Prep football standout Rhett Driggers could have picked wherever he wanted to go to continue his college athletics career. After careful consideration he narrowed it down from 23 schools to one — committing and signing to Brevard College.Â
There were many exciting moments during the 2024 season.Â
Southern Prep spent its last week of the football season in style.Â
Southern Prep was unable to come away with revenge against Evangel Christian in the first round of the playoffs, falling 50-0.
The closing stretch of the season for Southern Prep’s football team has been nothing short of spectacular. After starting 1-5 through the first six games, Southern Prep has found its stride heading into the postseason. Now sitting at 6-5 it will face Evangel Christian Academy, a team that be…
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The game was over before it even reached halftime.Â
Every week of the high school sports season, there will be a poll to honor the Tallapoosa County area’s top athlete with the Alexander City Outlook Fan’s Choice Player of the Week.
It is safe to say Southern Prep (4-5) has good luck against Meadowview Christian (2-6).Â
Dadeville (1-6) vs B.B. Comer (2-5)Â
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It is hard to find an area Southern Prep did not dominate against North River Christian.Â
Horseshoe Bend (3-3) vs Loachapoka (2-4)Â
Southern Prep rode the hot hand to a 40-13 win over Lakeside School where quarterback Corde Williams finished the night with five touchdowns.Â
Benjamin Russell (3-3) vs Helena (2-3)Â
The Macon East Knights traveled into Southern Prep and established dominance in every aspect of the game, ultimately winning 56-24.
Benjamin Russell (2-3) vs Charles Henderson (3-2)Â
Southern Prep fell in its third straight game, this time against Cornerstone Christian 56-8, showcasing some of the same mistakes that have plagued the Fighting Rangers this season.Â
Reeltown (3-1) at Loachapoka (1-1)Â
There is a lesson in mistakes. Sometimes it means practicing more.
Benjamin Russel (1-2) vs Chilton County (1-2)Â
Every week of the high school sports season, there will be a poll to honor the Tallapoosa County area’s top athlete with the Alexander City Outlook Fan’s Choice Player of the Week.
Southern Prep came up on the losing end of a region matchup Thursday night.
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