Football Preview: Thomas Sumter Academy Generals vs. Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels
The Thomas Sumter Academy Generals are taking a road trip to challenge the Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels 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.
Thomas Sumter Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They received a blow on Friday as they fell 35-16 to Lee Academy.
Carter Hill put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 33 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 55 receiving yards. He didn't just play on offense: he also made seven total tackles and defended a pass.
Meanwhile, Thomas Heyward Academy owes their defense a big pat on the back after their performance on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-0 victory over Faith Christian. The two-point effort marked the Rebels' lowest-scoring matchup of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Thomas Sumter Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Thomas Sumter Academy was taken down by Thomas Heyward Academy 49-9 when the teams last played back in November of 2021. Thankfully for Thomas Sumter Academy, Tyshon Mansell (who threw for 108 yards and three touchdowns on only six passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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