The Harlem Bulldogs will face off against the Academy of Richmond County Musketeers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Harlem will be coming into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
Harlem will head into Friday's match hoping to keep the good times rolling: they only won by three when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 21-point they dealt West Laurens on Friday. Harlem blew past West Laurens 28-7. That 21 point margin sets a new team best for the Bulldogs this season.
Malik Tyler continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 140 yards and a touchdown. Jayden Futrell got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Harlem was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Harlem's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. Futrell picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Academy of Richmond County had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 23-14 victory over Cross Creek on Friday. The Musketeers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Harlem's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Academy of Richmond County, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Harlem against Academy of Richmond County when the teams last played back in October of 2023 as the squad secured a 34-7 win. Does Harlem have another victory up their sleeve, or will Academy of Richmond County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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