It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Dorchester Academy had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took their match with ease, bagging a 45-7 win over the Colleton Prep Academy War Hawks. Considering the Raiders have won five matchups by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
John Whetsell was his usual excellent self, rushing for 348 yards while picking up 8.7 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 107 rushing yards. Another player making a difference was John Quattlebaum, who threw for 190 yards and a touchdown while completing 72.7% of his passes.
Dorchester Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 416 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Dorchester Academy's record is now 8-2. As for Colleton Prep Academy, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-4.
Dorchester Academy will square off against Thomas Heyward Academy on Friday. One thing working in Thomas Heyward Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six contests. Colleton Prep Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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