Football Preview: Thomas Sumter Academy Generals vs. Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels
The Thomas Sumter Academy Generals will head out on the road to face off against 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. The match between them and Lee Academy wasn't particularly close, with Thomas Sumter Academy falling 35-16.
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 also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making seven total tackles and defending a pass.
Meanwhile, Thomas Heyward Academy owes their defense a big pat on the back after their performance on Friday. They skirted past Faith Christian 2-0. The two-point effort marked the Rebels' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Thomas Sumter Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Thomas Sumter Academy was dealt a bruising 49-9 loss at the hands of Thomas Heyward Academy 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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