Geraldine vs. Plainview: Watch Alabama high school football showdown live Thursday night

Plainview faces Madison Academy on Oct. 25, 2024 in Madison, Ala.Eric Schultz | preps@al.comIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.Two undefeated powerhouses will collide a day early when the Plainview Bears (5-0) travel to face the Geraldine Bulldogs (5-0) at 7 p.m. tonight at Coolidge Isbell Field. The AHSAA Class 3A Region 8 matchup was moved up from Friday due to the threat of inclement weather, setting the stage for what promises to be an offensive showcase between teams averaging a combined 104 points per game.• Watch: Geraldine vs. Plainview football is livestreaming on NFHS NetworkGeraldine enters the contest averaging more than 56 points per game behind the dual-threat capabilities of quarterback Jon Beck Wade, who has accounted for 14 total touchdowns through five games. Wade has thrown for more than 330 yards and five scores while adding 450 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground. Running back Jordan Lankford complements Wade’s production with nearly 600 yards and 11 touchdowns for the Bulldogs, who have won four consecutive meetings against Plainview dating back to a 35-3 victory in their most recent 2023 encounter.The Bears counter with their own explosive attack, averaging 48 points per game behind quarterback Mac Long’s exceptional efficiency. Long has thrown for more than 1,100 yards with 13 touchdowns without an interception this season. His top target, standout playmaker Kylen Johnson, has been nearly unstoppable with close to 700 yards and eight touchdowns through the air, while adding 300 yards and six more scores on the ground.Despite Geraldine’s recent dominance in the series, Plainview holds a 27-20 advantage in the all-time head-to-head matchup that dates back to 1959.Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on Thursday, October 1 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network.Can’t catch the games live? Click the ON DEMAND tab to watch replays of AHSAA football games any time and anywhere.Watch four games all at once. Your two favorite athletes playing at the same time? Multiple games you don’t want to miss? The multiviewer on NFHS Network lets you watch up to four live games on one screen.Alabama high school football on NFHS NetworkWatch high school sports anywhere from wherever you are, and save 50% with an annual subscription.Watch nowHow to watch Geraldine vs. Plainview football livestreamWhat: Region 8 clash features two of Class 3A’s highest-scoring offenses in weather-altered matchupWhen: Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on Thursday, October 1Where: Coolidge Isbell Field, Geraldine High School | Geraldine, AlabamaWatch: Watch Geraldine vs. Plainview live on the NFHS NetworkCoach Dale Pruitt on the sideline as Plainview plays Madison Academy on Oct. 25, 2024 in Madison, Ala.Eric Schultz | preps@al.comAlabama’s top high school football linebackers: Meet the best LBs in 5AAbbeville football program fined, placed on probation for violation of AHSAA Transfer Rule5 things to know about Week 7 in Central Alabama high school football5 things to know about Week 7 of high school football in the Huntsville area5 things to know about Coastal Alabama high school football in Week 7Corey Sheldon has been involved in high school sports coverage since 1998, when he began working in The Oregonian (Portland) newsroom. He was part of a large nighttime crew that fielded faxes and phone calls...