Football Preview: Stratford Academy Eagles vs. Mount de Sales Academy Cavaliers
After two games on the road, Stratford Academy is heading back home. They will welcome the Mount de Sales Academy Cavaliers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Stratford Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.5 points per game this season.
Last Friday, Stratford Academy lost to Tattnall Square Academy on the road by a 28-12 margin. The game marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Although Stratford Academy took the loss, they still got scores from Tyler Stephens and Jett Johnston.
Meanwhile, Mount de Sales Academy might've scored the first points last Friday, but it was Tattnall Square Academy who claimed the real prize. Mount de Sales Academy took a 31-18 hit to the loss column at the hands of Tattnall Square Academy. The Cavaliers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Mount de Sales Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jackson Rowley and Bryson Harrell. Rowley is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 18 games he's played dating back to last season.
Stratford Academy dropped their record down to 6-3 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Mount de Sales Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Stratford Academy has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 178 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Mount de Sales Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 147.8. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Stratford Academy took their victory against Mount de Sales Academy in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 35-14. Does Stratford Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mount de Sales Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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