Headed into their third game in four days, the Stanhope Elmore Mustangs knew they’d be facing one of their biggest challenges of the first half of the season — not only a challenge, but also a rivalry and Top 10 showdown against Prattville in Millbrook. The Alabama Sports Writers Association ranked Prattville at No. 7 in Class 7A, while the Mustangs are No. 8 in Class 6A. 

Stanhope Elmore dropped their first game of the season, 60-45.