Stratford Academy's found some homefield redemption this week after a overtime loss to Brookstone on Friday. The Stratford Academy Eagles simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the John Milledge Academy Trojans 42-7 at home. Considering the Eagles have won three games by more than 34 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Stratford Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tyler Stephens, who rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Connor Fitzpatrick, who rushed for 71 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Stratford Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 228 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as John Milledge Academy only rushed for 124.
Stratford Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for John Milledge Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing First Presbyterian Day the next time they take the field. Stratford Academy will head out to face First Presbyterian Day at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while John Milledge Academy will host them at 7:30 p.m. on October 11th.
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