Football Preview: David Emanuel Academy Eagles vs. Memorial Day Matadors
The David Emanuel Academy Eagles will challenge the Memorial Day Matadors at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. David Emanuel Academy hasn't scored more than 12 points for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Memorial Day is facing David Emanuel Academy at the wrong time: David Emanuel Academy suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They were beaten by the Generals 41-8. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 29th, while the Generals are ranked fifth).
David Emanuel Academy's defeat came about despite a quality game from Clayton Hood, who rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown. An impressive showing, but Hood really ramped things up playing D: he picked up a sack and made nine total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, a win for Memorial Day just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against Vidalia Heritage Academy, falling 40-20.
David Emanuel Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Memorial Day, they dropped their record down to 2-6 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
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