Football Preview: Academy of Richmond County Musketeers vs. Harlem Bulldogs
The Academy of Richmond County Musketeers will venture away from home to challenge the Harlem Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Academy of Richmond County is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Academy of Richmond County finally turned things around against Cross Creek on Friday. They walked away with a 23-14 victory over the Razorbacks. The Musketeers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Harlem put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on West Laurens with a sharp 28-7 win. That 21 point margin sets a new team best for the Bulldogs this season.
Malik Tyler was his usual excellent self, rushing for 140 yards and a touchdown. Jayden Futrell made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Harlem was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Laurens only rushed for 81.
Harlem's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. Futrell picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Academy of Richmond County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Harlem, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
Academy of Richmond County took a serious blow against Harlem in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 34-7. Thankfully for Academy of Richmond County, Ethan Evangelista (who rushed for 43 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 186 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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