If Academy for Classical Education was riding high off their 45-0 takedown of Jefferson County last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Academy for Classical Education Gryphons took a 33-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dodge County Indians. The loss was the Gryphons' first of the season.
Josiah Harris and Ace Hatcher certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Harris rushed for 176 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, while Hatcher rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Harris is now averaging an impressive 102 rushing yards per game. Brice Whitley got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Academy for Classical Education's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Hatcher and Noah Syme. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Academy for Classical Education's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-1. As for Dodge County, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
Academy for Classical Education will take on Wilkinson County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Wilkinson County's defense has only allowed 18 points per game this season, so Academy for Classical Education's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Dodge County, they will be playing at home against Vidalia at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Vidalia will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Dodge County surely won't give up without a fight.
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