The Stanhope Elmore Mustangs will look to continue their recent surge when they face the Park Crossing Thunderbirds, with Park Crossing hoping to regain its footing after a loss to Wetumpka.
Both teams enter the matchup with 3-4 records, but the Mustangs have built momentum with three consecutive victories this season and six wins overall against the Thunderbirds. Stanhope Elmore is coming off a convincing 42-14 victory over Percy Julian, while Park Crossing will look to regroup and find consistency as the season continues.
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