The Bulloch Academy Gators put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their undefeated season alive. They strolled past Frederica Academy with points to spare, taking the game 35-21. This was payback for Bulloch Academy, who suffered a 42-20 loss the last time these two teams met.
Bulloch Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ben Aaron, who rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.7 yards per carry. Danye Garvin also helped out as he racked up 116 rushing yards.
Bulloch Academy's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which bumped their overall record up to 8-0. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 0-9 Savannah and 1-6-1 Tiftarea Academy (their opponents had an average overall winning percentage of 30.7% over those games). As for Frederica Academy, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bulloch Academy will take on St. Andrew's at 7:30 p.m. on October 27th. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Richaard Williams and Isaiah Smart. As for Frederica Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pinewood Christian at 7:30 p.m. on October 27th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Georgia (Pinewood Christian is ranked 317th, while Frederica Academy is ranked 315th).
