Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Calhoun Academy). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Colleton Prep Academy War Hawks 55-28 on the road. The win was nothing new for the Cavaliers as they're now sitting on three straight.
Calhoun Academy was led to victory by Colt Layton and Chase Strickland. Layton rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, while Strickland gained 160 total yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Layton is now averaging an impressive 101.2 rushing yards per game.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Calhoun Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 301 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Calhoun Academy wouldn't let Colleton Prep Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Calhoun Academy can thank Evan Roland and Dayton Birkland for forcing both of them.
Calhoun Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Colleton Prep Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calhoun Academy is on the road again on Friday to play Andrew Jackson Academy at 7:30 p.m. Calhoun Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last. As for Colleton Prep Academy, they are taking a road trip to challenge Clarendon Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Colleton Prep Academy is facing Clarendon Hall at the right time seeing as Clarendon Hall is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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