Warriots Shut Out 6A #1 Mountain Brook on Homecoming
The Warriors returned home to host the number one team in 6A for the second time this season and wasted no time jumping out to a huge lead on Mountain Brook and cruised through the second half for a homecoming win in front of a packed house. The defense had held two opponents to a touchdown or less this season, but posted their most dominant performance of the season and shut out the former region foe, 31-0. The Spartans received the ball first moving down the field for a cou
Road Warriors Take Down #2 Hewitt-Trussville, Separate in Region Race
The Warriors didn’t need any extra motivation for this year’s blockbuster matchup with Hewitt-Trussville. The Huskies spoiled Thompson’s perfect season a year ago and Mark Freeman’s team returned to the scene of the crime with a mind to avenge that loss. However, last week’s close road win against Spain Park woke the defense up and the Warriors’ presence along the line of scrimmage took on a completely different identity while facing elite talent on the Huskies’ offense. Thom
ESPNU to Broadcast #1 Thompson vs #2 Hewitt-Trussville in Nationally Ranked Contest
Nearly two years after Thompson and Hewitt-Trussville's 63-49 classic at Warrior Stadium aired on ESPN2, the Warriors and Huskies will once again step onto the national stage for a primetime matchup this Friday, Sept 18 on ESPNU with the game slated to kickoff at 7:30 p.m. “We’re blessed to have an opportunity to be featured on ESPN,” said Warriors head coach Mark Freeman. “It’s a treat for our kids and our community and we’re glad that ESPN chose to feature Thompson.” Thomps
Warriors Build Big Lead, Hold Off Jaguars For Road Region Win
The Thompson Warriors traveled up I-65 again for their second road game of the season and met a worthy adversary in Region 3 opponent Spain Park and their prolific passing attack Friday, Sept 11. The Warriors faced a hostile environment and a Jaguars squad with something to prove, but built a big lead in the second half and weathered a rally from the home team to win 48-35 to move to 4-0 (2-0) in 2020. The thrilling 134-play contest would see the two region foes rack up over
Warriors Dominate First Half, Take Region Win Over Wildcats
The Thompson Warriors started region play off with a bang on Senior Night as they welcomed the Tuscaloosa County Wildcats to Warrior Stadium. Thompson ran up a 42-0 lead by halftime and put it in cruise the rest of the way as they moved to 3-0 and 1-0 in Region 3 with a 49-7 victory Friday, Sept 4. “Very proud of our team and coaches,” said Warriors head coach Mark Freeman. “It was a great effort and I am glad we got to play a lot of our young guys.” Conner Harrell was a cool
Warriors Outlast 4A #1 Montgomery Academy at Home
The Thompson Warriors downed Montgomery Academy for the second straight year at home Tuesday, Sept 1. The Eagles were ranked first in 3A in 2019 and are ranked in the top spot again even after a move to 4A. They proved a worthy opponent again pushing the Warriors in several sets, but the home team prevailed in four sets 25-18, 25-23, 17-25, 25-16. Thompson (4-1) rushed out to a 5-0 lead as the Eagles struggled early to establish any rhythm. Down 12-6, the Eagles went on a 9-4
