Newberry Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They were dealt a 54-20 loss at the hands of the Wardlaw Academy Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Newberry Academy of the 54-14 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Colt Bailey had a dynamite game for Wardlaw Academy, rushing for 245 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.7 yards per carry, and also throwing for 133 yards and four touchdowns on only nine passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Newberry Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Wardlaw Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newberry Academy will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against King Academy at 7:30 p.m. As for Wardlaw Academy, they will head out to face off against Oakbrook Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Wardlaw Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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