The Laurens Academy Crusaders will challenge the Oakbrook Prep Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Friday, Laurens Academy came up short against Wardlaw Academy and fell 32-20. The Crusaders gained 151 more yards on the day, but it was the Patriots that made the best use of them.
Despite the loss, Laurens Academy had strong showings from Garrett Murphy, who rushed for 196 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry, and Caleb Hardy, who gained 158 total yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Murphy is now averaging an impressive 106.5 rushing yards per game.
Even though they lost, Laurens Academy was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 440 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wardlaw Academy only gained 289.
Meanwhile, Oakbrook Prep also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to King Academy by a score of 22-12. Oakbrook Prep has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Laurens Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Oakbrook Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Laurens Academy skirted past Oakbrook Prep 36-34 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Does Laurens Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Oakbrook Prep turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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