Football Preview: Bethesda Academy Blazers vs. Pee Dee Academy Golden Eagles
After both having extra time off, the Bethesda Academy Blazers and the Pee Dee Academy Golden Eagles will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Pee Dee Academy is hoping to do what Dillon Christian couldn't last Friday: put an end to Bethesda Academy's winning streak, which now stands at six games. Bethesda Academy blew past Dillon Christian, posting a 35-6 win at home. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 29-0.
It was another big night for Jordan Cheever, who rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Raleigh Wesley was another key player, rushing for 41 yards and a touchdown.
Bethesda Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Assir Best and Braylen Martin.
Meanwhile, Pee Dee Academy put another one in the bag on October 4th to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 42-15 victory over Hilton Head Prep at home.
Miles Trussell continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, picking up 132 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 48 yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 53 yards. Another player making a difference was Jamison Rogers, who picked up 87 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Bethesda Academy pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Pee Dee Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 7-0.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Bethesda Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 199.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Pee Dee Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 159. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Bethesda Academy lost to Pee Dee Academy on the road by a decisive 45-28 margin in their previous matchup back in November of 2018. Can Bethesda Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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