Football Recap: Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Skates Past Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy with Ease + How To Watch

Gryphons

Margin (Wins)

08/22/25 vs South Carolina S	48
11/14/25 vs Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy	43
09/12/25 vs Cabarrus S	39
10/31/25 vs Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy	36

It's playoff time, and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy had no trouble coming through when it counted. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy Phoenix 43-0. Considering the Gryphons have won four games by more than 35 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Max Sutton and Kenyon 'Bokey' Surratt. Surratt also defended three defended passes, which is notable because Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is 2-1 when he posts at least three defended passes, but 3-5 otherwise.

The win made it two in a row for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy and bumps their season record up to 5-6. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 12 points in those games. As for Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-9.

Coming up, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy will head out on the road to challenge South Davidson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' defense has only allowed 8.1 points per game this season, so the Gryphons' offense will have their work cut out for them. Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.