Football Recap: David Emanuel Academy Eagles vs. Memorial Day Matadors
Memorial Day came into Friday's game looking for another win against David Emanuel Academy, but Clayton Hood wouldn't allow it. The David Emanuel Academy Eagles breezed by the Memorial Day Matadors to the tune of 44-12 on Friday thanks in part to Hood, who rushed for 156 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also picked up 44 receiving yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 100.5 rushing yards per game.
Another player making a difference was Sailor Powell, who gained 104 total yards and two touchdowns. He showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 60 yards.
Memorial Day's loss came despite strong showings from Jashaun Collins and Jr Rowland. Collins picked up 160 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Rowland threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns on only 16 passes.
With the win, David Emanuel Academy broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-4. As for Memorial Day, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
David Emanuel Academy has already played their next match, a 41-6 victory against Fullington Academy on the 31st. Memorial Day does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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