Thompson embraces ‘underdog’ role, knocks off No. 1 Auburn in Class 7A playoffs
Thompson enjoyed being the underdog so much for a change that the Warriors want the feeling to last a few more weeks.
But after wringing out No. 1-ranked and previously undefeated Auburn 34-21 on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the Class 7A playoffs at Duck Samford Stadium, the No. 5-ranked Warriors might just go back to being favored to collect a sixth Blue Map.