Wardlaw Academy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Oakbrook Prep Knights 58-34. The Patriots' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Colt Bailey was his usual excellent self, rushing for 237 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 14.8 yards per carry, and also throwing for 125 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 passes. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 198 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Wardlaw Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 291 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 229 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Wardlaw Academy's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Oakbrook Prep, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Wardlaw Academy will host Richard Winn Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Oakbrook Prep, they are taking a road trip to square off against Newberry Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Oakbrook Prep is facing Newberry Academy at the right time seeing as Newberry Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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