Football Recap: Colleton Prep Academy Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Sep 29, 2024, 2:17am

Football Recap: Colleton Prep Academy War Hawks vs. Beaufort Academy Eagles

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If Colleton Prep Academy was feeling good fresh off their 26-0 takedown of Clarendon Hall last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Colleton Prep Academy War Hawks lost to the Beaufort Academy Eagles on the road by a 39-20 margin on Friday. The War Hawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.

Leading Beaufort Academy to victory were Nych Underwood and Dietrich Shuford. Underwood rushed for 241 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.5 yards per carry, while Shuford rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. Underwood's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 136 rushing yards. Beaufort Academy also got help from Nic Shuford, who showed off his sure hands for 86 receiving yards.

Colleton Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Beaufort Academy, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Colleton Prep Academy will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Patrick Henry Academy at 7:30 p.m. on October 11th. As for Beaufort Academy, they will venture away from home to square off against Bethesda Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bethesda Academy's defense has only allowed 16.2 points per game this season, so Beaufort Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.

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