Thomas Heyward Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They took down the Williamsburg Academy Stallions 23-8 on Saturday. The win was nothing new for the Rebels as they're now sitting on nine straight.
It was another big night for Tony O'Banner, who rushed for 214 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.9 yards per carry. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making seven total tackles.
Thomas Heyward Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Joshua Gibson. Beau Pinckney was another major factor on D, making 13 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Thomas Heyward Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 267 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 179 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests.
Williamsburg Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Micah Balder, who threw for 218 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 47 yards. A healthy portion of Balder's aerial production (80 yards to be exact) went to Jay Kellahan, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Thomas Heyward Academy's record is now 12-1. As for Williamsburg Academy, with the loss, they broke their nine-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-2.
As of now, neither Thomas Heyward Academy nor Williamsburg Academy have any future games scheduled.
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