Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bayou Academy). They were the clear victor by a 41-16 margin over the Pillow Academy Mustangs on Friday. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Colts with their most commanding win of the season.
John Howard Gilbert had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 168 yards and four touchdowns on only 14 carries. Aiden Borganelli handled things on the ground, rushing for 116 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Bayou Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 306 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 78.7 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three contests they've averaged 202.3.
The win got Bayou Academy back to even at 3-3. As for Pillow Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Bayou Academy will challenge Magnolia Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bayou Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last. As for Pillow Academy, they will host Starkville Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Starkville Academy is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Pillow Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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