Two dominant signal callers in Wayland Gruber and Hugh Fairey are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Dorchester Academy Raiders will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots. Dorchester Academy will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive.
Dorchester Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past Dillon Christian 46-14 at home. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for 12 points.
Meanwhile, Patrick Henry Academy earned a 28-21 victory over St. John's Christian Academy on Friday. The win was just what Patrick Henry Academy needed coming off of a 40-19 defeat in their prior matchup.
Patrick Henry Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Forest Fairey, who picked up 168 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Fairey was no stranger to the big play, connecting with a big catch that went for 66 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Fairey, who threw for 267 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.1 yards per attempt.
Their wins lifted both teams to an identical 9-2.
Dorchester Academy strolled past Patrick Henry Academy in their previous meeting back in October by a score of 38-23. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Patrick Henry Academy's Fairey, who threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns on only 19 passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Dorchester Academy still be able to contain him? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
