It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bethesda Academy had no problem doing just that on Friday. They blew past the Orangeburg Prep Indians 36-0. The contest marked the Blazers' most dominant victory of the season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Bethesda Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Assir Best, who rushed for 182 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. The dominant performance gave Best a new career-high in rushing yards. Bethesda Academy also got help from Raleigh Wesley, who showed off his sure hands for 93 receiving yards.
Bethesda Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 318 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Bethesda Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jaylen Holmes.
Bethesda Academy's win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-3. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 7.2 points per game. As for Orangeburg Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-6.
Bethesda Academy will square off against Calhoun Academy on Friday. Calhoun Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Bethesda Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Orangeburg Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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