David Emanuel Academy gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They blew past the Baker County Bears 50-30. The match was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 28-8.
Revan Fortner was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 284 yards and two scores while picking up 16.7 yards per carry, and also picked up 44 receiving yards and one touchdown. His longest rush was for an incredible 90 yards. Another player making a difference was Richard Braddy, who threw for 239 yards and five TDs on only 18 passes.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: David Emanuel Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 320 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Baker County only rushed for 154 rushing yards.
Another reason for the win was David Emanuel Academy's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for eight sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Brody Fleming and Cason Sapp, who racked up five sacks between them.
When it comes to explaining why Baker County lost, don't look at Taylor Sanders. Despite the final result, he rushed for 142 yards and one score while picking up 7.9 yards per carry, and also threw for 197 yards and three touchdowns. Ronnie Williams was another key player, picking up 127 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Coming up, David Emanuel Academy will take on Grace Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Eagles' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Baker County, they will challenge Rock Springs Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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