Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Greenwood Christian). They blew past the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals 49-19 at home on Friday. Considering the Hawks have won five matches by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Leland Reed was his usual excellent self, throwing for 184 yards and four touchdowns, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Ty Kennedy was in the mix too, providing Greenwood Christian with two touchdowns.
Sam Petrauschke and Andrew Conyers certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Petrauschke picked up 152 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Conyers threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Petrauschke's longest reception was for an incredible 83 yards.
Greenwood Christian pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After each having a week off, Greenwood Christian and Clarendon Hall will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 7:30 p.m. on October 25th. Greenwood Christian is facing Clarendon Hall at the right time seeing as Clarendon Hall is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, they will square off against Spartanburg Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Thomas Sumter Academy will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: Spartanburg Christian Academy will have lost three straight heading into Friday's matchup.
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