Football Recap: Bleckley County Skates Past Academy for Classical Education with Ease + How To Watch

Bleckley County's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Academy for Classical Education Gryphons 48-9. For the Royals, this counts as revenge for the 29-28 victory the Gryphons walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2024.

Brody Fleming

Rushing Yards (Career)

10/24/25 @ Academy for Classical Education	100
09/26/25 @ Jefferson County	56
10/17/25 @ Dublin	47
08/14/25 vs Rutland	13
10/31/24 @ Central	5

Brody Fleming produced another solid effort throwing for 272 yards and four TDs while picking up 11.3 yards per attempt, and also rushing for 100 yards on only five carries. Those 100 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.

Bleckley County's run defense was locked in: Academy for Classical Education could only muster 2.5 yards per carry. The team can thank Landry Nobles for the heroic effort on defense: he. Bleckley County didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 9.8.

Bleckley County's defense didn't let Ace Hatcher, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Kmarion McClinton, Malachi Ates, and Jason Balthrope, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Academy for Classical Education's side was Jireh Campbell, who made nine total tackles and defended three passes in addition to snagging an interception.

Bleckley County's record is now 7-2. As for Academy for Classical Education, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.

Bleckley County will host Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Royals will be up against the Chargers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 46.22 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Academy for Classical Education, they will venture away from home to face off against Washington County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.