With a playoff game on the line, Macon-East Montgomery Academy rose to the challenge on Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Springwood Wildcats 66-36. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Thad Mckinney was his usual excellent self, rushing for 125 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and also picking up 30 receiving yards and a touchdown. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 125 rushing yards.
Macon-East Montgomery Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 353 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Springwood lost, don't look at Cj Johnson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 226 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 11.9 yards per carry.
The win made it two in a row for Macon-East Montgomery Academy and bumps their season record up to 8-2. As for Springwood, they moved to 9-3 with that defeat, which also ended their seven-game winning streak.
Macon-East Montgomery Academy will challenge Cornerstone Christian on Thursday. Cornerstone Christian will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Macon-East Montgomery Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Springwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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