Football Recap: Laurens Academy Crusaders vs. Oakbrook Prep Knights
Laurens Academy won the last time they faced Oakbrook Prep, and things went their way on Friday too. The Laurens Academy Crusaders were the clear victor by a 40-20 margin over the Oakbrook Prep Knights.
Laurens Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Caleb Hardy out in front who picked up 120 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Ethan Collins, who threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Laurens Academy wouldn't let Oakbrook Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Laurens Academy can thank Garrett Murphy and Garrison Vaughan for forcing both of them. Murphy also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making eight total tackles.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Laurens Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 233 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 219 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Laurens Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Oakbrook Prep, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Laurens Academy will venture away from home to challenge Richard Winn Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Richard Winn Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Laurens Academy likes a good challenge. As for Oakbrook Prep, they will square off against Wardlaw Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Wardlaw Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Oakbrook Prep surely won't give up without a fight.
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