Football Recap: Braxton Sykes Leads Frederica Academy's Defense on Friday + How To Watch

Frederica Academy lost to Tiftarea Academy back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. Frederica Academy skirted past Tiftarea Academy 24-21.

The critical scores for Frederica Academy came from Braxton Sykes, Jayden Gibson, and Cannon Schlegel.

Frederica Academy's run defense was locked in: Tiftarea Academy could only muster three yards per carry. The team can thank Gavin Grantham for the heroic effort on defense: he. Frederica Academy didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 6.5.

Frederica Academy

Interceptions

Braxton Sykes	1
Eli Middleton	1
Jayden Gibson	1

Frederica Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Sykes, Eli Middleton, and Gibson picked up one apiece. Sykes got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

The win got Frederica Academy back to even at 2-2. As for Tiftarea Academy, they now have a losing record of 1-2.

Looking ahead, Frederica Academy will venture away from home to take on Stratford Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Frederica Academy will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Tiftarea Academy, they will be playing at home against Westfield School at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.