Football Preview: Jefferson County Warriors vs. Academy for Classical Education Gryphons
The Jefferson County Warriors will challenge the Academy for Classical Education Gryphons at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Jefferson County is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They had to suffer through a 32-0 loss at the hands of Washington County.
Meanwhile, Academy for Classical Education gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They blew past Central 38-6 at home.
Academy for Classical Education found their leader in underclassman Ace Hatcher, who threw for 179 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 73 yards. Hatcher was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 55 yards. Brice Whitley was another key player, picking up 97 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Academy for Classical Education was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 225 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Academy for Classical Education's defense made their presence known, laying out Justin Releford. six times. Waylon Allen was especially locked on to Central's QB and sacked him 2.5 times.
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