Dorchester Academy and Thomas Heyward Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Dorchester Academy had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels on the road and fell 49-14. The Raiders haven't had much luck with the Rebels recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
Although Dorchester Academy took the loss, they still got scores from Bradley Sievert and Abe Shuler.
Tony O'Banner was his usual excellent self, rushing for 214 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries for Thomas Heyward Academy. O'Banner's longest rush was for an impressive 66 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of Colton Young, who rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns.
Dorchester Academy's loss dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-1.
Dorchester Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, they will challenge Williamsburg Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Thomas Heyward Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past seven matchups -- so hopefully Williamsburg Academy likes a good challenge.
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