Football Preview: Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders vs. Briarwood Academy Buccaneers
Robert Toombs Christian Academy has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Briarwood Academy Buccaneers at 7:30 p.m.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 56 points last Friday, they were much more limited against Bulloch Academy on Friday. They had to suffer through a 42-7 loss at the hands of the Gators. The Crusaders have struggled against the Gators recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Briarwood Academy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 46-12 win over St. Andrew's. Fans of the Buccaneers have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ point.
Mason Poss was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 161 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also picked up 87 receiving yards and a touchdown. He got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 76 yards. Another rusher making a difference was Charlie Mosley, who rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Mosley wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Briarwood Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 270 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 218 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Briarwood Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy took their win against Briarwood Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 27-6. In that matchup, Robert Toombs Christian Academy amassed a halftime lead of 27-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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