Football Recap: Academy of Richmond County Musketeers vs. Harlem Bulldogs
Academy of Richmond County lost against Harlem back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Academy of Richmond County Musketeers lost 35-14 to the Harlem Bulldogs. The Musketeers haven't had much luck with the Bulldogs recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Academy of Richmond County lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Lo?Than McBride, who picked up 118 receiving yards and a touchdown. McBride showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 67 yards.
Academy of Richmond County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Caleb Boyd and Kent Medlock.
Harlem's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Finn Martin, who rushed for 136 yards while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Keaton Tillery, who rushed for 43 yards and two touchdowns.
Academy of Richmond County's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Harlem, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-1.
Academy of Richmond County will take on Baldwin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Harlem, they will face off against Hephzibah at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The timing isn't great for Hephzibah: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Harlem has snatched up seven consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season.
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