The Wilson Hall Barons will play host again on Friday to welcome the Hilton Head Christian Academy Eagles, where kickoff is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Wilson Hall is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.2 points per game this season.
Wilson Hall is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against John Paul II by a score of 25-14.
Wilson Hall relied on the efforts of Cameron Wilsey, who rushed for 113 yards on only ten carries, and Harris Naylor, who picked up 94 receiving yards and a touchdown. Those 113 rushing yards gave Wilsey a new career-high.
Another reason for the win was Wilson Hall's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Andrew Howle and Walker Wilson, who racked up five sacks between them.
Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 11 points in total. All came courtesy of Jackson Bonser: he went 3-for-3 kicking field goals for nine points, and 2-for-2 kicking extra points for an additional two.
Meanwhile, Hilton Head Christian Academy came tearing into Friday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 35.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Eagles, posting a 42-7 victory. The result was nothing new for Hilton Head Christian Academy, who have now won six matches by 20 points or more so far this season.
Reid Mccollum was his usual excellent self, rushing for 126 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 160 yards and three touchdowns. His longest rush was for an impressive 53 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Sam Strum, who picked up 65 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Hilton Head Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Colin Hetzel and Jackson Richardson. Hetzel also made four total tackles, which is notable because Hilton Head Christian Academy is 6-1 when he posts at least four total tackles, but 1-2 otherwise. Hamilton Butler was another major factor on D, forcing a fumble and making 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Wilson Hall's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.4 points per game. As for Hilton Head Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 7-3.
Wilson Hall suffered a grim 28-6 defeat to Hilton Head Christian Academy when the teams last played back in November of 2023. Thankfully for Wilson Hall, Dylan Clark (who rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 149 yards and two touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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