Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Athens Academy). They breezed by the Providence Christian Academy Storm at home to the tune of 52-7 on Friday. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by 20 points or more this season.
Jamari Welch was his usual excellent self, rushing for 100 yards and a touchdown, while also catching a touchdown. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 97-yard run. Jeremiah Wingfield was another key rusher, rushing for 87 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Athens Academy pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Providence Christian Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Athens Academy will take on Elbert County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Athens Academy's defense has only allowed 14.6 points per game this season, so Elbert County's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Providence Christian Academy, they will face off against Banks County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Providence Christian Academy is facing Banks County at the right time seeing as Banks County is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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