Football Game Preview: Patrick Henry Academy Patriots vs. Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels

Patrick Henry Academy is 0-3 against Thomas Heyward Academy since October of 2022 but things could change on Friday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Patrick Henry Academy's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Bethesda Academy last Friday. They were outmatched by the Blazers and fell 56-0. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Patriots were not able to get on the board.

Meanwhile, Thomas Heyward Academy played a tough contest on September 12th in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against Williamsburg Academy, falling 40-12. The Rebels were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 27-0.

Patrick Henry Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.

Patrick Henry Academy lost to Thomas Heyward Academy at home by a decisive 51-33 margin in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Rebels' Tony O'Banner, who rushed for 115 yards and two scores on only ten carries, and also threw for 139 yards and a pair of TDs on only 13 passes. Now that the Patriots know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.