Football Recap: Calhoun Academy Has No Trouble Against Greenwood Christian

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Previous 4 Games

08/29/25 - Away	41-20 W
08/30/24 - Home	28-14 W
08/27/21 - Home	34-7 W
08/28/20 - Away	6-28 L

Calhoun Academy won the last time they faced Greenwood Christian and things went their way on Friday too. The Cavaliers put the hurt on the Hawks with a sharp 41-20 win. With the Cavaliers ahead 21-0 at the half, the match was all but over already.

Colt Layton had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 102 yards and two TDs on only 12 carries, and also threw for 184 yards and three touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes.

Calhoun Academy's run defense was locked in: Greenwood Christian could only muster 3.2 yards per carry. While two picked up at least one total tackle, Layton stood above the rest. He rushed for 102 yards and a pair of scores on only 12 carries, and also threw for 184 yards and three touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes. Calhoun Academy didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 7.4.

When it comes to explaining why Greenwood Christian lost, don't look at Leland Reed. Despite the final result, he threw for 132 yards and a pair of TDs, and also punched in one score on the ground.

Calhoun Academy has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 26 points this season. As for Greenwood Christian, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

Coming up, Calhoun Academy will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Thomas Sumter Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cavaliers are facing the Generals at the right time seeing as the Generals are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Greenwood Christian, they will venture away from home to face off against Eau Claire at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.