Football Preview: Mount de Sales Academy Cavaliers vs. Terrell Academy Eagles
The Mount de Sales Academy Cavaliers will venture away from home to square off against the Terrell Academy Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Mount de Sales Academy took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They slipped by Calvary Christian 7-6.
One reason for the win was Mount de Sales Academy's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. In that department, Bryson Fletcher was the leader with five. Fletcher is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season. Jackson Rowley was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defending a pass.
Meanwhile, Terrell Academy can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game last Friday. They strolled past Brookwood with points to spare, taking the game 40-23. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Eagles considering their eight-point performance the matchup before.
Terrell Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ty Thomas, who rushed for 122 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. Dylan Harden handled things on the ground, rushing for 119 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Terrell Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. Bryson Peachey picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. He didn't just play on offense: he also made seven total tackles and defended two passes in addition to snagging three interceptions which he returned for a touchdown. Terrell Academy got some further help from Lex Bryant: he picked up two sacks, made ten total tackles, and defended a pass.
Mount de Sales Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Terrell Academy, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
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