Football Recap: Wilson Hall Piles Up the Points Against Thomas Sumter Academy

Wilson Hall had won five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they bumped up to 8-1 to make it six. They took their game with ease, bagging a 42-12 win over the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals. Considering the Barons have won five contests by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Ben McLaurin was his usual excellent self, rushing for 161 yards and two TDs on only five carries. Those 161 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ford Wilder, who rushed for 19 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Wilson Hall was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 326 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 173 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.

Wilson Hall didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Peyton Gilley, Harris Naylor, Cooper Hill, and McLaurin picked up one apiece. Gilley has been hot recently, having also posted five or more total tackles the last four times he's played. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

As for Thomas Sumter Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat they have suffered since August 22nd.

Although Thomas Sumter Academy took the loss, they still got scores from Clay Team and Christian Williams.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Wilson Hall will head out to square off against First Baptist School at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Barons will be up against the Hurricanes' rather soft defense (which has allowed 35.67 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, they will venture away from home to face off against Orangeburg Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Generals' defense better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 42.6 points per game this season.