Calhoun Academy can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They strolled past the Greenwood Christian Hawks with points to spare, taking the game 28-14. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cavaliers also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2021.
Chase Strickland was a one-man wrecking crew for Calhoun Academy as he rushed for 192 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 69 receiving yards. With that strong performance, Strickland is now averaging an impressive 116.5 rushing yards per game.
Calhoun Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Colt Layton and Jackson Bronson. Layton also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception. Another thorn in Greenwood Christian's side was Cooper Taylor, who picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
The victory got Calhoun Academy back to even at 1-1. As for Greenwood Christian, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-2.
Calhoun Academy will face off against Thomas Sumter Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Greenwood Christian, they will welcome Eau Claire at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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