Football Preview: Hartfield Academy Hawks vs. Oak Forest Academy Yellowjackets
The Hartfield Academy Hawks will square off against the Oak Forest Academy Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hartfield Academy is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Last Friday, Hartfield Academy took their match at home with ease, bagging a 58-7 win over Starkville Academy. Fans of the Hawks have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Hartfield Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cayman Tapper, who threw for 148 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 passes. Tapper is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Kenzy West was another key receiver, picking up 85 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hartfield Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 269 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Hartfield Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Bralan J Womack picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Oak Forest Academy beat Purvis 21-12 on Friday.
Hartfield Academy's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Oak Forest Academy, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Everything came up roses for Hartfield Academy against Oak Forest Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 54-0 win. Will Hartfield Academy repeat their success, or does Oak Forest Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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