After flying high against Oakbrook Prep last Friday, Laurens Academy came back down to earth. The Laurens Academy Crusaders were dealt a 56-20 defeat at the hands of the Richard Winn Academy Eagles on Thursday. The Crusaders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-12.
Despite the loss, Laurens Academy still got an impressive performance from Garrett Murphy, who rushed for 179 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, and also caught a touchdown. Murphy's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 159 rushing yards dating back to last season. Laurens Academy also got a significant boost from Mason Cooper, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 82 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Laurens Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 280 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 219 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
Laurens Academy wouldn't let Richard Winn Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Laurens Academy can thank Murphy and Hack Hardy for forcing both of them.
Laurens Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Richard Winn Academy, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Laurens Academy will challenge King Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both are at an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2014, but likely not for long. As for Richard Winn Academy, they will venture away from home to square off against Wardlaw Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Richard Winn Academy's defense has only allowed 12.5 points per game this season, so Wardlaw Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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