Wardlaw Academy played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They came up short against the Laurens Academy Crusaders, falling 34-8. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Crusaders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Laurens Academy found their leader in sophomore Mason Cooper, who rushed for 151 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 8.4 yards per carry, and also picked up 33 receiving yards. The Crusaders also got help from Caleb Hardy, who showed off his sure hands for 95 receiving yards.
Wardlaw Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Laurens Academy, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wardlaw Academy will square off against Newberry Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The game will give the Patriots their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Laurens Academy, they will venture away from home to face off against Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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