Football Recap: Calvary Baptist Academy Cavaliers vs. Oak Grove Tigers
Calvary Baptist Academy took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). They put the hurt on the Oak Grove Tigers with a sharp 62-41 win. The victory was familiar territory for the Cavaliers who have now won 15 matches in a row dating back to last season.
Calvary Baptist Academy had a senior duo take command as James Simon gained 361 total yards and two touchdowns and Abram Wardell threw for 417 yards and seven touchdowns while completing 79.3% of his passes. Kolby Thomas was Wardell's top target, picking up 138 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Calvary Baptist Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 275 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 167 rushing yards in four consecutive games dating back to last season.
Calvary Baptist Academy wouldn't let Oak Grove keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Ethan Sands, Cole Miller, and Nate Young picked up one apiece.
When it comes to explaining why Oak Grove lost, don't look at Jackson Bradley. Despite the final result, he rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 283 yards and three touchdowns. Bradley's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 113 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Jay Freeman, who gained 192 total yards and a touchdown.
Calvary Baptist Academy will welcome Neville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Oak Grove, they will face off against Crossett at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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