Football Recap: Columbia Academy Piles Up the Points Against Wayne Academy

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Previous Games

10/17/25 - Away	42-7 W
09/13/24 - Away	19-21 L
09/08/23 - Home	19-28 L
10/14/22 - Away	12-37 L
10/15/21 - Home	36-9 W
+ 5 more games

Columbia Academy lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Wayne Academy, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's matchup. The Cougars blew past the Jaguars, posting a 42-7 victory. The game was the first time the Cougars have beaten the Jaguars on their field since October 12, 2018.

Columbia Academy found their leader in sophomore Bentley Myers, who rushed for 121 yards and one touchdown on only six carries. Another player making a difference was Shannon Willis, who rushed for 57 yards and one TD.

Columbia Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 172 rushing yards in four consecutive games.

Columbia Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Shannon Tanner and Ethan Stringer.

Columbia Academy's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Wayne Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.

Columbia Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 48-0 victory against Bowling Green on the 24th. As for Wayne Academy, they have also already played their next game, a 53-0 win against Christian Collegiate Academy on the 24th.