Mobile Christian eventually beat Athens 41-21 in an Alabama high school football matchup on Aug. 25.

Mobile Christian opened with a 14-0 advantage over Athens through the first quarter.

The Leopards fought to a 24-0 halftime margin at the Spartans’ expense.

Mobile Christian stormed to a 34-9 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Leopards enjoyed a big enough lead to offset the Spartans’ 12-7 advantage in the fourth quarter.

The last time Athens and Mobile Christian played in a 23-7 game on Aug. 26, 2022.

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