The Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders will challenge the Wardlaw Academy Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Jefferson Davis Academy has given up an average of 26.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jefferson Davis Academy will head out to face Wardlaw Academy after giving up their first home loss of the season on Friday. The matchup between Jefferson Davis Academy and Holly Hill Academy didn't end well, with Jefferson Davis Academy falling 46-32.
Harrison Ray
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The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Gregory Lihan, who rushed for 173 yards and one TD while picking up 8.7 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 105 rushing yards. Harrison Ray was in the mix too, providing Jefferson Davis Academy with two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Wardlaw Academy hadn't done well against Richard Winn Academy recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Patriots were the clear victors by a 50-28 margin over the Eagles. The Patriots' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Wardlaw Academy and bumps their season record up to 3-5. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 35.0 points over those games. As for Jefferson Davis Academy, their loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 6-1 and their overall record down to 7-3.
Jefferson Davis Academy beat Wardlaw Academy 36-26 when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will the Raiders repeat their success, or do the Patriots have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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