Delta Academy has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Calhoun Academy Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Calhoun Academy took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Delta Academy, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, everything came up roses for Delta Academy on the road against Marvell Academy as the squad secured a 46-6 win. With the Raiders ahead 38-0 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Delta Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 194 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Calhoun Academy was beaten by Tunica Academy 56-14 on Friday.
Calhoun Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Dawson Nichols, who rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown, and Layton Logan, who gained 101 total yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards.
Delta Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Calhoun Academy, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Friday's contest might be decided in the trenches. Delta Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 276.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Calhoun Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 240.7. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Delta Academy was taken down by Calhoun Academy 66-30 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Delta Academy, Easton Dishman (who rushed for 285 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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