Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Holly Hill Academy couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Wardlaw Academy Patriots by a score of 46-44 on Friday. The Raiders have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second loss in a row.
Defeat or not, Holly Hill Academy got some senior leadership from Ashton Soles and Ax Wolpert. Soles rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns, while Wolpert gained 183 total yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Soles has posted since back in August. Parker Kizer was another key player, rushing for 89 yards and a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Holly Hill Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 298 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wardlaw Academy only rushed for 137.
Colt Bailey was his usual excellent self, rushing for 132 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 274 yards and four touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes for Wardlaw Academy.
Holly Hill Academy's record is now 8-3. As for Wardlaw Academy, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
Holly Hill Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Wardlaw Academy, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Richard Winn Academy on Friday. Richard Winn Academy will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Wardlaw Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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