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File / TPI Southern Prep’s Brayden Pace (1) threw his first touchdown pass last week against Cornerstone. The Rangers look to overcome the injury bug against Coosa Valley Academy.

It was tough sledding for Southern Preparatory Academy in the season opener.

In addition to falling, 42-14 against the reigning AISA 8-man state champions Cornerstone Christian — the Rangers also saw their numbers dwindle. Already equipped with a small roster size, they saw those numbers dip a tad against the Chargers with some injuries to starters.