David Emanuel Academy faced Georgia Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Eagles were beaten by the Generals 60-26. The Eagles gained 136 more yards on the day, but it was the Generals that made the best use of them.
When it comes to explaining why David Emanuel Academy lost, don't look at Richard Braddy. Despite the final result, he rushed for 166 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 9.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 159 yards and one touchdown. Another player making a difference was Hudson Starley, who picked up 98 receiving yards and one score.
David Emanuel Academy's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-4. As for Georgia Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season.
David Emanuel Academy and Georgia Christian will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time David Emanuel Academy sees the field they'll take on Augusta E at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th. As for Georgia Christian, their break will end when they face Crisp Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.
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