Crusaders
| 09/05/25 @ Christian Academy | 42-16 |
| 08/29/25 @ Wardlaw Academy | 34-8 |
| 08/22/25 vs Newberry Academy | 30-14 |
Laurens Academy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Christian Academy Saints 42-16. The match was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 34-8.
Laurens Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Caleb Hardy out in front who picked up 192 receiving yards and four scores, and also rushed for 43 yards. Hardy also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making ten total tackles (4.0 for loss). Ethan Collins was another key passer, throwing for 256 yards and four TDs while picking up 11.6 yards per attempt.
Another reason for the win was Laurens Academy's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for 3.5 sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Hardy, Nathan Bell, and Garrison Vaughn, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Laurens Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Laurens Academy will take on Richard Winn Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Christian Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Bethesda Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th.
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