After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Victory Christian Academy, Halifax Academy was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They managed a 14-10 win over the Atlantic Sharks. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Knights also won the last time the pair played back in November of 2020.
Leading Halifax Academy to victory were Jeremiah Barthelemy and La?Darius Simmons. Barthelemy rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, while Simmons threw for 168 yards and a touchdown while completing 73.3% of his passes. Barthelemy is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 100 every time he's taken the field this season.
Halifax Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Truth Hill. Jamaurie Russell was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks, forcing a fumble, and forcing a fumble.
Halifax Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Atlantic, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Halifax Academy will face off against Taylor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Halifax Academy's defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so Taylor's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Atlantic, they will be playing at home against Mount Dora at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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