It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Calhoun Academy had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took down the Hilton Head Prep Dolphins 42-27. The win was familiar territory for the Cavaliers who have now won three contests in a row.
It was another big night for Colt Layton, who rushed for 254 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 15.9 yards per carry, and also threw for 37 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Backing up that air attack was Chase Strickland, who rushed for 109 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Calhoun Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 428 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 190 rushing yards in 12 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Calhoun Academy wouldn't let Hilton Head Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Strickland, Ryan Lowder, Jackson Bronson, and Bratcher Lambert picked up one apiece.
Calhoun Academy pushed their record up to 9-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Hilton Head Prep, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-7.
Calhoun Academy will challenge Bethesda Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Calhoun Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups. Hilton Head Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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