Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Thomas Heyward Academy). They took down the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots 51-33 on Friday. The Rebels have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Patriots, too.
Tony O'Banner was his usual excellent self, rushing for 115 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 139 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last ten games he's played dating back to last season. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Colton Young, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Thomas Heyward Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Patrick Henry Academy only rushed for 122.
When it comes to explaining why Patrick Henry Academy lost, don't look at Mikell Tucker Mathis. Despite the final result, he rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 217 yards and three touchdowns.
The win made it two in a row for Thomas Heyward Academy and bumps their season record up to 5-1. As for Patrick Henry Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Thomas Heyward Academy and Andrew Jackson Academy are set to duel on Friday. The timing isn't great for Andrew Jackson Academy: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Thomas Heyward Academy has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season. As for Patrick Henry Academy, they will welcome Colleton Prep Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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