Pike Liberal Arts is the AISA Class AAA State Champion for the second straight season. The Patriots pulled away in the second half to beat Bessemer Academy 36-to-20 at Troy’s Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium.

The Patriots racked up 419 yards of offense in the win. Trey Walters was 5-10 passing for one touchdown and he ran for 88 yards.

Pike Lib Head Coach Steven Kilcrease has now led the Patriots to the first and second State Titles in school history.