Football Recap: Calhoun Academy Cavaliers vs. Thomas Sumter Academy Generals
Calhoun Academy won the last time they faced Thomas Sumter Academy, and things went their way on Friday too. The Calhoun Academy Cavaliers claimed a resounding 50-6 win over the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals on the road. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cavaliers.
Colt Layton had a dynamite game for Calhoun Academy, rushing for 82 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while also throwing for 26 yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Chase Strickland, who rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown.
Strickland wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Calhoun Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 226 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 200 rushing yards in four consecutive games dating back to last season.
Calhoun Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Calhoun Academy will take on Colleton Prep Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Colleton Prep Academy's defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so Calhoun Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, they will welcome Spartanburg Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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