Lafayette entered their game against Zarephath Academy on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Lafayette Hornets fell just short of the Zarephath Academy Eagles by a score of 42-39. The Hornets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Zarephath Academy had a senior duo take command as Jordan Durham threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns and Terrell Brant picked up 219 receiving yards and two touchdowns. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Durham now passed for 301 or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. Jamez Williams helped Durham out on the ground, rushing for 57 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries.
Lafayette now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Zarephath Academy, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Lafayette will host Branford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Branford's defense has only allowed 13.6 points per game this season, so Lafayette's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Zarephath Academy, they will take on West Oaks Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Zarephath Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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