Beaufort Academy entered their tilt with Patrick Henry Academy on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 25-23 win over the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since September 29, 2023.
Beaufort Academy was led to victory by Nych Underwood and Dietrich Shuford. Underwood gained 209 total yards and two touchdowns, while Shuford rushed for 164 yards while picking up 8.2 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Beaufort Academy was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 530 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Patrick Henry Academy only gained 218.
Several Patriots players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Mikell Tucker Mathis, who rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries, and also threw for 73 yards and a touchdown. Mathis' longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Beaufort Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Patrick Henry Academy, the loss snapped their winning streak at five games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 2-1 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Beaufort Academy will host Lee Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Patrick Henry Academy, they will face off against Dorchester Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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