The Augusta E Eagles slipped by the Holy Spirit Prep Cougars 50-49 on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.
Augusta E's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nathanael Reese, who picked up 85 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 82 yards and one score. Reese got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 62 yards. Another back making a difference was Luke Reese, who rushed for 124 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 11 carries.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Augusta E, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Reese, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Augusta E's record is now 4-2. As for Holy Spirit Prep, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Augusta E will take on Georgia School for Innovation & Classics at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will need to watch out since the Patriots have now posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups. As for Holy Spirit Prep, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on St. Mary's Academy at 4:00 p.m. on the 17th.
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