Football Preview: Bethesda Academy Blazers vs. St. John's Christian Academy Cavaliers
Two dominant backs in Assir Best and Dor Reichley are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Bethesda Academy Blazers will square off against the St. John's Christian Academy Cavaliers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bethesda Academy will be looking to keep their 11-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Bethesda Academy is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Pee Dee Academy just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Golden Eagles by a score of 25-22.
Despite their loss, Bethesda Academy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Raleigh Wesley, who picked up 122 receiving yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Wesley was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 60 yards. Another passer making a difference was Jordan Turner, who threw for 159 yards and a touchdown on only 13 passes.
St. John's Christian Academy aren't just finding success at home, as their game last Friday extended their overall winning streak to three. They walked away with a 35-27 win over Hilton Head Prep.
Reichley continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 282 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.4 yards per carry, and also catching a touchdown. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 197 rushing yards. Thomas Hester was another key player, gaining 132 total yards and a touchdown.
St. John's Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 360 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Bethesda Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for St. John's Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Bethesda Academy has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 185.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like St. John's Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 186.4. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Bethesda Academy lost to St. John's Christian Academy at home by a decisive 27-8 margin when the teams last played back in September of 2021. Can Bethesda Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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