Football Preview: Calhoun Academy Cavaliers vs. Thomas Sumter Academy Generals
Calhoun Academy is 4-0 against Thomas Sumter Academy since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Calhoun Academy Cavaliers will head out on the road to square off against the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals at 7:30 p.m. Thomas Sumter Academy took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Calhoun Academy, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with four losses in a row dating back to last season, Calhoun Academy finally turned things around against Greenwood Christian on Friday. They took down the Hawks 28-14.
Chase Strickland had a dynamite game for Calhoun Academy, rushing for 192 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 69 receiving yards. With that strong performance, Strickland is now averaging an impressive 116.5 rushing yards per game.
Calhoun Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Colt Layton and Jackson Bronson. Bronson's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making eight total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown. Another thorn in Greenwood Christian's side was Cooper Taylor, who picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Thomas Sumter Academy's offense. They took a blow against Florence Christian on Friday, falling 32-0. The Generals just can't catch a break and have now endured five defeats in a row dating back to last season.
The win got Calhoun Academy back to even at 1-1. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Calhoun Academy beat Thomas Sumter Academy 35-28 in their previous meeting back in October of 2021. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Thomas Sumter Academy's Jamari Harris, who rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Calhoun Academy to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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