Two dominant backs in John Whetsell and Nych Underwood are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Dorchester Academy Raiders will face off against the Beaufort Academy Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Dorchester Academy's defense has only allowed 13.4 points per game this season, so Beaufort Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
On Friday, Dorchester Academy ended up a good deal behind Williamsburg Academy and lost 36-21. The loss was the Raiders' first of the season.
Meanwhile, Beaufort Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 32-27 to Thomas Heyward Academy. While the Eagles didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Rebels 13-7 in the first quarter.
Having lost for the first time this season, Dorchester Academy fell to 8-1. As for Beaufort Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season.
Dorchester Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Beaufort Academy when the teams last played back in September, winning 21-8. Will the Raiders repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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