It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 56-6, which was the final score in the Memorial Day Matadors's tilt against the Sherwood Christian Academy Eagles on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Matadors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 40th, while the Eagles are ranked second).
When it comes to explaining why Memorial Day lost, don't look at Cory Ward. Despite the final result, he picked up 113 receiving yards and a touchdown. Ward torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 80 yards.
A big part of the win came down to the chemistry between Tripp Roberts and his top target Qwinton Murray. Roberts rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries while Murray gained 124 total yards and two touchdowns.
This is the second loss in a row for Memorial Day and nudges their season record down to 1-4. As for Sherwood Christian Academy, their victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Memorial Day will host Fullington Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Fullington Academy's defense has only allowed 18 points per game this season, so Memorial Day's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Sherwood Christian Academy, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on David Emanuel Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Sherwood Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully David Emanuel Academy likes a good challenge.
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