Richard Winn Academy has won four straight games at home, while Wardlaw Academy has won four straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Richard Winn Academy Eagles will host the Wardlaw Academy Patriots at 7:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Richard Winn Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of South Carolina's top teams: Laurens Academy, who was ranked sixth in their home state at the time (Richard Winn Academy was ranked first). Richard Winn Academy simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Laurens Academy 62-12.
Meanwhile, Wardlaw Academy and Oakbrook Prep met for a duel on Friday where Wardlaw Academy prevailed. Wardlaw Academy blew past Oakbrook Prep 54-12. That looming 54-12 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Patriots yet this season.
It was another big night for Colt Bailey, who rushed for 258 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 15.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 111 yards and two touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes. Bailey is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 198 every time he's taken the field this season.
Wardlaw Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 291 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 218 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests.
Wardlaw Academy wouldn't let Oakbrook Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Wardlaw Academy can thank Michael Martin and Jon Rodgers for forcing both of them.
Richard Winn Academy's victory bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Wardlaw Academy, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Richard Winn Academy strolled past Wardlaw Academy in their previous meeting back in September by a score of 30-16. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Bailey, who rushed for 200 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 31 yards and a touchdown. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Richard Winn Academy still be able to contain Bailey? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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