The Academy for Classical Education Gryphons will square off against the Bleckley County Royals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Academy for Classical Education will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Academy for Classical Education turned things around against Southwest on Friday. They strolled past the Patriots with points to spare, taking the game 35-21.
Meanwhile, Bleckley County managed to keep up with Dublin until halftime on Friday, but things quickly went downhill from there. The Royals lost 42-19 to the Fighting Irish. The Royals' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Even if they lost, Bleckley County's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Tug Pasby, Terrollieo Brimidge, and Kmarion McClinton, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Academy for Classical Education's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Bleckley County, their loss dropped their record down to 6-2.
Academy for Classical Education won a contest that couldn't have been any closer in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, slipping by Bleckley County 29-28. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Royals' Kam'Ryn Everett, who threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushed for 53 yards. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Gryphons to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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