Williamsburg Academy proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 40) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels 28-26. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Stallions have posted since September 1, 2023.
Despite the loss, Thomas Heyward Academy still got an impressive performance from Tony O'Banner, who rushed for 210 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. O'Banner is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last nine games he's played dating back to last season. Colton Young was another key rusher, rushing for 92 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
Williamsburg Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-1 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Williamsburg Academy will welcome Florence Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Williamsburg Academy will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, they will host Faith Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Thomas Heyward Academy is facing Faith Christian at the right time seeing as Faith Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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