Laurens Academy lost against Wardlaw Academy back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Laurens Academy Crusaders fell 32-20 to the Wardlaw Academy Patriots. The Crusaders gained 151 more yards on the day, but it was the Patriots that made the best use of them.
Despite the defeat, Laurens Academy had strong showings from Garrett Murphy, who rushed for 196 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry, and Caleb Hardy, who gained 158 total yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Murphy is now averaging an impressive 106.5 rushing yards per game.
Even though they lost, Laurens Academy was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 440 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wardlaw Academy only gained 289.
Colt Bailey was a one-man wrecking crew for Wardlaw Academy as he rushed for 198 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.9 yards per carry. Bailey didn't just play on offense: he also made two total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Laurens Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Wardlaw Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laurens Academy will welcome Oakbrook Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Wardlaw Academy, they will square off against Newberry Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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