Football Recap: St. Andrew's Losing Streak Snapped at Eight Games

By Team Reports Sep 17, 2024, 9:47pm

Football Recap: St. Andrew's Lions vs. Augusta Prep Day Cavaliers

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St. Andrew had to endure an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They took down the Augusta Prep Day Cavaliers 39-21 on Saturday. The Lions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Amari Cook was a one-man wrecking crew for St. Andrew's as he picked up 184 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 72 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. Cook torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 88 yards. Another player making a difference was Patrick Jackson, who threw for 184 yards and two touchdowns on only five passes.

Despite the loss, Augusta Prep Day saw an underclassman step up: Carter Chavous rushed for 40 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 77 yards and a touchdown.

St. Andrew's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Augusta Prep Day, they now have a losing record at 2-3.

St. Andrew's will have plenty of time to enjoy the victory as they don't play again for a while. They'll take on Robert Toombs Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on September 27th. St. Andrew's is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Augusta Prep Day, they will have plenty of time to ponder what went wrong as they've got a bye scheduled next week. After, they'll take on Gatewood at 7:30 p.m. on September 27th. Gatewood will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Augusta Prep Day surely won't give up without a fight.

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