Laurence Manning Academy lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They took a blow against the Porter-Gaud Cyclones, falling 52-23. While losing is never fun, the Swampcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 169th, while the Cyclones are ranked 41st).
Jammall Fludd continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Porter-Gaud, rushing for 210 yards and four touchdowns on only nine carries. Fludd's longest rush was for an impressive 53 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Nolen Shuman was another key player, rushing for 79 yards on only nine carries.
Laurence Manning Academy dropped their record down to 3-7 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Porter-Gaud, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-1.
Laurence Manning Academy will challenge Northwood Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Northwood Academy's defense has only allowed 13.6 points per game this season, so Laurence Manning Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Porter-Gaud, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Heathwood Hall Episcopal at 7:30 p.m. Porter-Gaud is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 40.8 points per game this season.
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