After three games on the road, Calhoun Academy is heading back home. They will welcome the Orangeburg Prep Indians at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Calhoun Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 149 points over their last three contests.
Last Friday, Calhoun Academy blew past Andrew Jackson Academy, posting a 44-6 victory on the road. The result was nothing new for the Cavaliers, who have now won three matches by 27 points or more so far this season.
Colt Layton was his usual excellent self, rushing for 176 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 55 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Chase Strickland, who gained 79 total yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Calhoun Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 322 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 200 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Calhoun Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Layton. He is also on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Orangeburg Prep came up short against Greenwood Christian on Friday, falling 27-7.
Calhoun Academy pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Orangeburg Prep, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Calhoun Academy took a serious blow against Orangeburg Prep in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 28-0. Will Calhoun Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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