Halifax Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over
Northeast Academy/Hobgood Academy, winning 50 - 36. 50 seems to be a good number for Halifax Academy as the team scooped up a win with the same point total the game before.
Northeast Academy/Hobgood Academy's defense took a beating in the first half, giving up 22 points. That put it down 22 - 6. The defense wasn't great in the second half either, allowing another 28 points.
Halifax Academy can chalk up much of its success to the efforts of senior Jared Byrum, who ran for 241 yards and also punched in three touchdowns.
The defeat dropped Northeast Academy/Hobgood Academy's record to 1-4. Halifax Academy is now evened up at 3-3.
Both teams are aiming to improve upon those records in their upcoming games. Northeast Academy/Hobgood Academy will battle it out against Community Christian on Friday. Meanwhile, Halifax Academy will look to defend its home turf against Lawrence Academy this Friday at 7:00 PM. Lawrence Academy will need to watch out since Halifax Academy has posted big point totals in its previous three matchups.
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