Heritage Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Bayou Academy Colts by a score of 42-40. The Patriots lost against the Colts in their previous head to head back in October of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 45-21 score last time.
John Howard Gilbert was his usual excellent self, rushing for 239 yards and four touchdowns on only 14 carries, while also throwing for 69 yards and a touchdown on only five passes for Bayou Academy. The dominant performance gave Gilbert a new career-high in rushing yards. Ryan Dawson Mallette made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Heritage Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Bayou Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-4.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Heritage Academy will challenge Simpson Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Simpson Academy is coming into the game with four straight losses at home, meaning Heritage Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Bayou Academy, they will face off against Silliman Institute at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bayou Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last.
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