Football Preview: Thomas Sumter Academy Generals vs. Greenwood Christian Hawks
The Thomas Sumter Academy Generals will face off against the Greenwood Christian Hawks at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Thomas Sumter Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with seven losses in a row dating back to last season, Thomas Sumter Academy finally turned things around against Clarendon Hall on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 7-6 photo finish over the Saints.
Thomas Sumter Academy wouldn't let Clarendon Hall keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Weston Shaffer, Dalton Sharpe, and Jordan Tillman picked up one apiece. The dominant performance also gave Tillman a new career-high in rushing yards.
Meanwhile, Greenwood Christian waltzed into their contest back in September with two straight wins... but they left with three. They put the hurt on the Indians with a sharp 27-7 win. The Hawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Brady Wilson went supernova for Greenwood Christian, rushing for 60 yards and three touchdowns. Kade Heaton did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 91 receiving yards.
Thomas Sumter Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Greenwood Christian, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Thomas Sumter Academy took a serious blow against Greenwood Christian in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 43-13. Can Thomas Sumter Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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