On Friday, the Wake Prep Academy Guardians strolled past the American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots with points to spare, taking the game 27-13.
Everett Holm was nothing short of spectacular: he picked up 127 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 78 yards.
Wake Prep Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 259 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 170 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ian Wands, who threw for 137 yards and two touchdowns. American Leadership Academy-Johnston also got a significant boost from Cameron Thaxton, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 81 yards.
Wake Prep Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, they moved to 6-2 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wake Prep Academy will venture away from home to challenge South Granville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Granville is coming into the match with three straight wins at home, so Wake Prep Academy will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, they are on the road again on Friday to play South Lenoir at 7:00 p.m. American Leadership Academy-Johnston is facing South Lenoir at the right time seeing as South Lenoir is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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