Friday just wasn't the day for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy's offense. They had to suffer through a 49-0 loss at the hands of the South Stanly Rowdy Rebel Bulls. The Gryphons' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
South Stanly's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ikey Holt, who rushed for 36 yards and one score, and also picked up 71 receiving yards. Holt didn't just play on offense: he also made nine total tackles (3.0 for loss) and defended one pass. Another passer making a difference was Kaleb Richardson, who threw for 146 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 13 passes.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for South Stanly, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-2.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy will face off against rival Union Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, South Stanly is set to take on their familiar foe Mountain Island Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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