For the first time this season, Berkeley will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will take on the Stratford Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Berkeley's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat St. James 54-0. That looming 54-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Stags yet this season.
Henry Rivers continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 236 yards and four TDs while completing 87.5% of his passes. John Cleveland was another key player, picking up 82 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Meanwhile, Stratford came tearing into last Friday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 37.7 points), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Cougars 51-0. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won three matchups by 44 points or more so far this season.
Berkeley better keep an eye on Jachin Davis. He was instrumental in Stratford's win, rushing for 72 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, while also throwing for 164 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 81% of his passes.
Stratford was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 219 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Colleton County only rushed for 33.
Berkeley's record is now 4-1. As for Stratford, their record now sits at an identical 4-1.
Berkeley was able to grind out a solid victory over Stratford in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, winning 30-22. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Davis, who rushed for 108 yards and two scores, and also threw for 145 yards and one touchdown. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Stags still be able to contain Davis? There's only one way to find out.
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