With a playoff game on the line, Calhoun Academy rose to the challenge on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Franklin Academy Cougars 56-0. That looming 56-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Calhoun Academy yet this season.
Calhoun Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carsen Stegall, who rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns. Stegall was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 69 yards. Another rusher making a difference was Layton Logan, who rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
Calhoun Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 385 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 174 rushing yards in eight consecutive matches.
Calhoun Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-5. As for Franklin Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Calhoun Academy will head out on the road to face off against Wilkinson County Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Calhoun Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31.9 points per game this season. Franklin Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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