The Alabama Steel hit the road Saturday in a divisional matchup against the Alabama Bandits… and they did just that. The usual suspect Willie Layton started it off for the Steel on a touchdown run with just under 7:00 in the first. After a fight with the Bandit defense, quarterback Justin Beck found Deshawn Moore for a 50-yarder to put up six more for the Steel. Adding to that, Layton found the endzone once again on the conversion for two more, giving the Steel a comfortable 14-0 lead to end the first.
In what was a back-and-forth defensive showdown, Steel linebacker Charlie Powell snuck in and picked him one in the second quarter. One of four interceptions on the day for the Steel. Powell gained 25 yards on the interception and Beck found Moore for 20 yards. The drive ended with another Layton touchdown to put the Steel up 20-0. The Bandits retaliated and got through the Steel defense late in the second to cut the lead to 14.
Halftime: Steel-20 Bandits-6
The Bandits found the endzone for the final time in the third quarter, cutting the Steel lead to 8. The Steel answered late in the third with a 9-yard touchdown run from Ricardo Windham. Nonetheless, wide receiver Lance Wesley capped off the night for the Steel in the fourth for six with a successful conversion from Jordan Acoff for a 34-12 final.
Layton led the Steel with 54 yards and two touchdowns. Acoff followed with 30 yards, and Windham with 53 yards and one touchdown. Jeremy Hunter led the defense with five tackles and two sacks. Trai Street tagged in four tackles and an interception.
The Steel return home to face division rival, the Birmingham Chargers with Moxey Media Productions live streaming. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and children under five are free and can be purchased here. In addition, the Steel will be joined by the Stillman College Marching Band. Food will be provided by Catch A Taste food truck at the entrance of the stadium.
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