The Academic Magnet Raptors''s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fifth straight loss. They fell 24-12 to Bishop England. Academic Magnet lost against Bishop England in their previous head to head back in October of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 43-6 score last time.
Despite the loss, Academic Magnet still got an impressive performance from Keveon Ford, who rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown. Campbell Stoklosa was another key contributor, throwing for 117 yards and a touchdown.
Bishop England's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. Academic Magnet's QB won't forget Matthew Ponkow anytime soon given Ponkow sacked him four times.
Academic Magnet's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their overall record down to 3-5. More embarrasing are the teams that make up that slump in performance: Bishop England, Lake Marion, and Timberland. As for Bishop England, their win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7.
Academic Magnet does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Bishop England will head out on the road to face off against Hampton County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hampton County knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past four contests -- so hopefully Bishop England likes a good challenge.
