Football Recap: Beaufort Academy Eagles vs. Lee Academy Cavaliers
Beaufort Academy came tearing into Friday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They enjoyed a cozy 35-20 win over the Lee Academy Cavaliers. Beaufort Academy's victory was all the more impressive since the Cavaliers were averaging only 17.25 points allowed on the season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Beaufort Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Nych Underwood, who rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Underwood's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 154 rushing yards. Dietrich Shuford was another key signal caller, throwing for 159 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes.
Beaufort Academy wouldn't let Lee Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Sumner Pingree was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 13.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Beaufort Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 237 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 237 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Beaufort Academy's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for Lee Academy, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1-1.
Beaufort Academy will head out to square off against Dorchester Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lee Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Thomas Sumter Academy at 7:30 p.m. Lee Academy is facing Thomas Sumter Academy at the right time seeing as Thomas Sumter Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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