Preview: Patrick Henry Academy Patriots vs. Dorchester Academy Raiders
Patrick Henry Academy has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Dorchester Academy Raiders on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in South Carolina (Patrick Henry Academy is ranked 169th, while Dorchester Academy is ranked 177th).
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Patrick Henry Academy walked away with it. They walked away with a 28-21 victory over St. John's Christian Academy on Friday. The win was just what Patrick Henry Academy needed coming off of a 40-19 loss in their prior matchup.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Patrick Henry Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Forest Fairey, who picked up 168 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Fairey was no stranger to the big play, connecting with a big catch that went for 66 yards. Hugh Fairey was another key player, having thrown for 267 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Dorchester Academy entered their tilt with Dillon Christian with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. Dorchester Academy took their contest at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 46-14 victory over Dillon Christian. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for 12 points.
Patrick Henry Academy's victory bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Dorchester Academy, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2.
Patrick Henry Academy lost to Dorchester Academy on the road by a decisive 38-23 margin in their previous matchup back in October. Can Patrick Henry Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
