Football Recap: Wardlaw Academy Patriots vs. Oakbrook Prep Knights
On Friday, Wardlaw Academy faced Oakbrook Prep in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Wardlaw Academy Patriots simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Oakbrook Prep Knights 54-12. The matchup marked the Patriots' most dominant victory of the season.
It was another big night for Colt Bailey, who rushed for 258 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 15.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 111 yards and two touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes. Bailey is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 198 every time he's taken the field this season.
Wardlaw Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 291 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 218 rushing yards in eight consecutive games.
Wardlaw Academy wouldn't let Oakbrook Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Wardlaw Academy can thank Michael Martin and Jon Rodgers for forcing both of them.
Wardlaw Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Oakbrook Prep, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Wardlaw Academy will head out on the road to challenge Richard Winn Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Richard Winn Academy will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Wardlaw Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Oakbrook Prep, they will welcome Newberry Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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