Lejeune started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Wake Prep Academy. They fell 35-27 to the Wake Prep Academy Guardians on Friday. While the Devil Pups didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Guardians 7-0 in the first quarter.
Lejeune didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Grady Mahaffey.
It was another big night for Nicholas Crosby, who rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also picked up 112 receiving yards and a touchdown for Wake Prep Academy. Crosby is becoming a predictor of Wake Prep Academy's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 1-3 when he doesn't).
This is the second loss in a row for Lejeune and nudges their season record down to 2-5. As for Wake Prep Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lejeune will host Pamlico County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lejeune is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.6 points per game this season. As for Wake Prep Academy, they will stay at home for another week and welcome Mount Zion Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mount Zion Christian Academy is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Wake Prep Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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