Football Preview: Hammond Skyhawks vs. Porter-Gaud Cyclones
Hammond has gone 10-0 against Porter-Gaud recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Hammond Skyhawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Porter-Gaud Cyclones at 7:30 p.m. After both made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Porter-Gaud is hoping to do what Pinewood Prep couldn't on Friday: put an end to Hammond's winning streak (dating back to last season), which now stands at 12 games. Hammond simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Pinewood Prep 48-14 on the road. Given the Skyhawks' advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 25th, while the Panthers are ranked 127th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Porter-Gaud put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 23-3 margin over Savannah Country Day. Fans of the Cyclones have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ point.
Jammall Fludd was a one-man wrecking crew for Porter-Gaud as he rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. Fludd was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 52 yards.
Hammond pushed their record up to 2-0 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Porter-Gaud, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.
Everything came up roses for Hammond against Porter-Gaud in their previous meeting back in November of 2022 as the squad secured a 45-0 win. Does Hammond have another victory up their sleeve, or will Porter-Gaud turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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