Football Game Recap: Davidson Academy Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Sep 19, 2024, 11:18am

Football Recap: Davidson Academy Bears vs. Battle Ground Academy Wildcats

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After soaring to 31 points the game before, Davidson Academy was a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They were dealt a 34-7 defeat at the hands of the Battle Ground Academy Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bears have suffered against the Wildcats since October 3, 2014.

Ksaun Barksdale threw for 84 yards and a touchdown. Joshua Bolden was his top target, picking up 49 receiving yards. On the ground, Caden Stroud rushed for 89 yards.

Battle Ground Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Fletcher Fields out in front who picked up 127 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Fields' longest reception was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Another back making a difference was Christian Walker, who rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.

Davidson Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Battle Ground Academy, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Davidson Academy will head out to challenge St. George's at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Battle Ground Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Christ Presbyterian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Battle Ground Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.

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