Football Preview: Williamsburg Academy Stallions vs. Beaufort Academy Eagles
Williamsburg Academy has gone 4-0 against Beaufort Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Williamsburg Academy Stallions will take on the Beaufort Academy Eagles. Williamsburg Academy is coming into the game hot, having won their last eight games.
Williamsburg Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They claimed a resounding 55-6 victory over Patrick Henry Academy. The Stallions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Beaufort Academy posted their closest win since September 6th on Friday. They had just enough and edged Carolina Academy out 23-21.
It was another big night for Dietrich Shuford, who rushed for 171 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.7 yards per carry, and also threw for 243 yards and a touchdown on only 19 passes. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 104 rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Nych Underwood, who gained 137 total yards and a touchdown.
Beaufort Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 242 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 239 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Beaufort Academy wouldn't let Carolina Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Beaufort Academy can thank Keeler Dineen and Sumner Pingree for forcing both of them.
Williamsburg Academy's victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 10.0 points per game. As for Beaufort Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Williamsburg Academy against Beaufort Academy in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, as the squad secured a 41-6 win. In that match, Williamsburg Academy amassed a halftime lead of 34-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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