The Harlem Bulldogs will square off against the Academy of Richmond County Musketeers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Harlem is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Harlem will head into Friday's contest hoping to keep the good times rolling: they only won by three when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 21-point they dealt West Laurens on Friday. Harlem blew past West Laurens 28-7. The matchup marked the Bulldogs' most dominant win of the season so far.
Malik Tyler was his usual excellent self, rushing for 140 yards and a touchdown. Jayden Futrell made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Harlem was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Laurens only rushed for 81.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Harlem's defense and their four sacks. Keaton Tillery was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Meanwhile, Academy of Richmond County came into Friday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Cross Creek by a score of 23-14 on Friday. The Musketeers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Harlem's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Academy of Richmond County, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Harlem against Academy of Richmond County when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 34-7 victory. Does Harlem have another victory up their sleeve, or will Academy of Richmond County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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