The Laurens Academy Crusaders will challenge the Christian Academy Saints at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Laurens Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six matchups.
Laurens Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of South Carolina's top teams: Wardlaw Academy, who was ranked tenth at the time (Laurens Academy was ranked fourth). The Crusaders blew past the Patriots 36-14 on Friday. Considering the Crusaders have won four games by more than 21 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Caleb Hardy
| 10/03/25 vs Wardlaw Academy | 3 |
| 09/20/24 vs King Academy | 2 |
| 09/06/24 vs Oakbrook Prep | 2 |
| 08/16/24 @ Varsity Opponent | 2 |
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Caleb Hardy produced another solid performance rushing for 232 yards and three TDs while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. Those three rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ethan Collins, who rushed for 64 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only seven carries.
Christian Academy played against King Academy on Friday and lost via forfeit.
Laurens Academy's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Laurens Academy took their victory against Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in September by a conclusive 42-16 score. In that contest, the Crusaders amassed a halftime lead of 34-8, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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