Football Recap: Dynamic Duo of Carson Hand and Mykheal Smith Lead Academy of Richmond County to Victory + How To Watch

By Team Reports Nov 6, 2025, 2:44pm

Football Recap: Academy of Richmond County Musketeers vs. Aquinas Fightin' Irish

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the GA High School Assn. (GHSA) & Aquinas High School. Watch Full Replay

After losing to Aquinas the last time they met, Academy of Richmond County decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Musketeers enjoyed a cozy 28-14 win over the Fightin' Irish on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Musketeers.

Academy of Richmond County was led to victory by Mykheal Smith and Carson Hand. Smith gained 143 total yards and a touchdown, while Hand threw for 157 yards and one touchdown.

Academy of Richmond County's run defense was locked in: Aquinas could only muster 3.2 yards per carry. The team can thank David Dunn III for the heroic effort on defense: he. Academy of Richmond County didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 6.7.

The victory got Academy of Richmond County back to even at 5-5. As for Aquinas, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-4.

Academy of Richmond County and Aquinas will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Musketeers see the field they'll take on Stephenson at 7:30 p.m. on the 14th. As for Aquinas, their break will end when they face Darlington at 7:00 p.m. on the 14th.

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