Westminster Schools of Augusta is on a 14-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Sherwood Christian Academy is on a eight-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Westminster Schools of Augusta Wildcats will host the Sherwood Christian Academy Eagles at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Westminster Schools of Augusta knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past eight matches -- so hopefully Sherwood Christian Academy likes a good challenge.
Westminster Schools of Augusta is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past Georgia Christian 45-14. Fans of the Wildcats have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Levi Murphey was his usual excellent self, throwing for 325 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 32 yards and two touchdowns. He has been hot , having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last five times he's played. Henry Wilkie was Murphey's top target, picking up 123 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Westminster Schools of Augusta wouldn't let Georgia Christian keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Murphey was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. Another thorn in Georgia Christian's side was Porter Grinalds, who made nine total tackles and defended a pass.
Meanwhile, Sherwood Christian Academy faced Harvester Christian Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Sherwood Christian Academy snuck past Harvester Christian Academy with a 50-44 win. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Eagles, who until this matchup were averaging 13.9 points allowed.
Tripp Roberts continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 169 yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 86 yards and a touchdown.
Sherwood Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Grady Mills and Javion Mckinley.
Sherwood Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 10-0. As for Westminster Schools of Augusta, their win bumped their record up to 8-0.
Thursday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Westminster Schools of Augusta has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 172.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Sherwood Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 187. It's looking like Thursday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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