The Academy of Richmond County Musketeers will head out on the road to challenge the Harlem Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Academy of Richmond County is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Academy of Richmond County finally turned things around against Cross Creek on Friday. They came out on top against the Razorbacks by a score of 23-14. The Musketeers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Harlem put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on West Laurens with a sharp 28-7 win. The game marked the Bulldogs' most dominant victory of the season so far.
Malik Tyler was his usual excellent self, rushing for 140 yards and a touchdown. Jayden Futrell got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Harlem was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Harlem's defense and their four sacks. Keaton Tillery was especially locked on to West Laurens' QB and sacked him twice.
Academy of Richmond County's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Harlem, their victory bumped their record up to 4-0.
Academy of Richmond County was dealt a bruising 34-7 loss at the hands of Harlem when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Academy of Richmond County, Ethan Evangelista (who rushed for 43 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 186 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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