Football Preview: Academic Magnet Raptors vs. St. John's Islanders
The Academic Magnet Raptors will square off against the St. John's Islanders at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Academic Magnet is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They fell 30-22 to Baptist Hill on Friday. The Raptors have struggled against the Bobcats recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Academic Magnet saw an underclassman step up: Owen George rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, and also threw for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Those 147 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for him. Dean McCullough was George's top target, picking up 80 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Academic Magnet's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Cole Ivey, Caleb Parrish, and Keveon Ford picked up one apiece. Parrish is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, St. John's was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They had to suffer through a 56-0 loss at the hands of North Charleston.
Academic Magnet's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for St. John's, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
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