Academic Magnet scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 30-22 to the Baptist Hill Bobcats. The Raptors haven't had much luck with the Bobcats recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why Academic Magnet lost, don't look at Owen George. Despite the final result, he rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, and also threw for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Dean McCullough was in the mix as well, providing Academic Magnet with two touchdowns.
Academic Magnet's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Cole Ivey, Caleb Parrish, and Keveon Ford picked up one apiece. Parrish is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Baptist Hill got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Johnquez Henderson out in front who threw for 216 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushed for 69 yards on only six carries. Romaine Grant was Henderson's top target, picking up 132 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Academic Magnet's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Baptist Hill, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Academic Magnet will challenge St. John's at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Academic Magnet is facing St. John's at the right time seeing as St. John's is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Baptist Hill, they will square off against Bethune-Bowman at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Baptist Hill will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: Bethune-Bowman will have lost four straight heading into Friday's matchup.
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