Football Preview: Holly Hill Academy Raiders vs. Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders
Holly Hill Academy is on a 12-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Jefferson Davis Academy is on a ten-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Holly Hill Academy Raiders will host the Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Holly Hill Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of South Carolina's top teams: Cross, who was ranked 17th in their home state at the time (Holly Hill Academy was ranked fifth). Holly Hill Academy breezed by Cross to the tune of 54-8 on Friday.
Holly Hill Academy found their leader in sophomore Parker Kizer, who rushed for 83 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, and also picked up 53 receiving yards and a touchdown. Kizer didn't just play on offense: he also picked up two sacks and made ten total tackles. Another player making a difference was Ashton Soles, who threw for 123 yards and three touchdowns on only six passes.
One reason for the win was Holly Hill Academy's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. Leading the way was Kizer with two.
Meanwhile, after only two points in their last match, Jefferson Davis Academy made sure to put some points up on the board against King's Academy on Friday. Jefferson Davis Academy blew past King's Academy, posting a 68-6 win.
James Grubbs continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 141 yards and two touchdowns. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 59 yards.
Jefferson Davis Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Colson Loadholt and Riley Todd.
Holly Hill Academy's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Jefferson Davis Academy, their win bumped their record up to 9-1.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Holly Hill Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 288.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Jefferson Davis Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 319.3. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Holly Hill Academy ended up a good deal behind Jefferson Davis Academy in their previous matchup back in September, losing 36-18. Will Holly Hill Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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