Bunn had won three straight at home, but on Friday they bumped up to 5-2 to make it four. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 52-20 victory over the Wake Prep Academy Guardians. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won three contests by 26 points or more so far this season.
Josiah Rice
| 10/10/25 vs Wake Prep Academy | 32 |
| 08/29/25 @ Franklinton | 9 |
| 09/05/25 vs J.F. Webb | 3 |
| 09/12/25 @ East Wake | 2 |
| 09/25/25 @ Beddingfield | -3 |
Bunn's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Josiah Rice, who threw for 301 yards and five TDs on only 13 passes, and also rushed for 32 yards and one touchdown. Those 32 rushing yards gave Rice a new career-high. Bunn's leading receiver Dj Smith was Rice's top target yet again, picking up 116 receiving yards and three scores, while also rushing for 35 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Bunn was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 300 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 76.8 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last five games they've averaged 191.
As for Wake Prep Academy, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-3. Their loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Despite the defeat, Wake Prep Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Landyn Roberts picked up 101 receiving yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 33 yards.
Coincidentally, Bunn and Wake Prep Academy will both be playing Nash Central the next time they take the field. The Wildcats will head out to face the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Guardians will host them at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.
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