Jefferson Davis Academy had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They had to suffer through a 38-8 loss at the hands of the Providence Athletic Club Panthers. If the Raiders were looking for revenge after losing 32-14 to the Panthers when the teams met back in August of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Providence Athletic Club's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gage Taylor, who rushed for 72 yards and one score. Taylor also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making seven total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending one pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown. Another rusher making a difference was Josh Williams, who rushed for 63 yards and one touchdown.
The win was the ninth in a row (dating back to last season) for Providence Athletic Club, bringing their record up to 2-0.
Jefferson Davis Academy has already played their next matchup, a 52-6 victory against Cross on the 22nd. As for Providence Athletic Club, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 50-21 win against Holy Spirit Prep on the 22nd.
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