Football Preview: Orangeburg Prep Indians vs. Patrick Henry Academy Patriots
After each having a week off, the Orangeburg Prep Indians and the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Friday, Orangeburg Prep came up short against Northside Christian Academy and fell 23-14.
Meanwhile, Patrick Henry Academy also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Colleton Prep Academy by a score of 30-19. The Patriots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Patrick Henry Academy got top-tier performance from Mikell Tucker Mathis, who rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 128 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 passes. That's the most rushing yards Mathis has posted since back in August.
Orangeburg Prep has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Patrick Henry Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 3-5.
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