Academy of Richmond County extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-2. They fell 50-42 to the Thomson Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Musketeers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 306th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 90th).
Academy of Richmond County lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Mykheal Smith, who rushed for 75 yards and two TDs on only eight carries. Ben Wright was in the mix too, providing Academy of Richmond County with two scores.
As for Thomson, their win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.4 points on average over those games.
Thomson was led to victory by Zay Brinson and Noah Merriweather. Brinson rushed for 82 yards and five touchdowns, while Merriweather rushed for 133 yards and one TD. That's the most rushing yards Brinson has posted since back in August of 2024.
Looking ahead, Academy of Richmond County will head out on the road to challenge Westside at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Musketeers their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Thomson, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Grovetown at 7:30 p.m.
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