A win for Taylor just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by the Halifax Academy Knights 55-24. One positive for the Wildcats, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Taylor's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Nikko Dozier, who gained 54 total yards and two touchdowns, and Jimmy Sheridan, who rushed for 51 yards. Sheridan was even better on defense, making four total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass.
La?Darius Simmons continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Halifax Academy, throwing for 368 yards and five touchdowns while completing 73.7% of his passes, and also rushing for 31 yards. Halifax Academy also got help from Nasir Wingfield, who showed off his sure hands for 80 receiving yards.
Taylor dropped their record down to 1-3 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Halifax Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1.
Taylor has already played their next game, a 36-0 win against Saint Francis Catholic on the 4th. As for Halifax Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 49-0 defeat against Melbourne Central Catholic on the 4th.
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