Football Game Preview: Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy Phoenix vs. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons

The Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy Phoenix will face off against the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They strolled past Chatham Central with points to spare, taking the game 30-12. The Phoenix's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Jamari Wilson produced another solid performance rushing for 175 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry, and also throwing for 130 yards and one TD. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending one pass. Tim Smith was another key player, picking up 100 receiving yards and one score.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 290 rushing yards. They are a perfect 3-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.

Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They claimed a resounding 48-12 victory over Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy. The result was nothing new for the Gryphons, who have now won three matchups by 36 points or more so far this season.

On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy's defense and their four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece.

Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy's record now sits at 3-8. As for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, their record is now 4-6.