On Friday, Richard Winn Academy faced Laurens Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Richard Winn Academy Eagles breezed by the Laurens Academy Crusaders to the tune of 62-12. Considering the Eagles have won seven games by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
When it comes to explaining why Laurens Academy lost, don't look at Garrett Murphy. Despite the final result, he rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, and also picked up 64 receiving yards. Murphy's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 106 rushing yards. Laurens Academy also got a significant boost from Mason Cooper, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 92 yards.
The victory for Richard Winn Academy keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. As for Laurens Academy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-3.
Richard Winn Academy will challenge Wardlaw Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Richard Winn Academy has won four straight at home, while Wardlaw Academy won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Laurens Academy, they and King Academy are set to duel on Friday. Laurens Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 36.4 points per game this season.
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