Academy for Classical Education and Fitzgerald squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Academy for Classical Education had to settle for second. They were dealt a 42-9 defeat at the hands of the Purple Hurricane. While losing is never fun, the Gryphons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 274th, while the Purple Hurricane are ranked 92nd).
Academy for Classical Education's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Bryson Vincent, who gained 102 total yards, and Brady Balkcom, who picked up 59 receiving yards.
Victor Copeland had another great game (as he tends to do), picking up 80 receiving yards and one score, while also rushing for 82 yards on only seven carries for Fitzgerald. Another player making a difference was Daniel Harris, who rushed for 60 yards and one TD on only seven carries.
Academy for Classical Education has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season. As for Fitzgerald, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 8-3.
Academy for Classical Education does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fitzgerald, they will challenge Dublin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Purple Hurricane 11.8, the Fighting Irish 13) so any points scored will be well earned.
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