Leake Academy waltzed into their game on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 47-8 win over the Union Yellowjackets. That 39 point margin sets a new team best for the Rebels this season.
A big part of the victory came down to the chemistry between George Wilcox and his top target Matthew Nowell. Wilcox threw for 228 yards and three touchdowns while Nowell picked up 85 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Garrett Adcock helped Wilcox out on the ground, rushing for 63 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 45 receiving yards.
Leake Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged five passes before it was all said and done. Jack Harkins led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Leake Academy got some further help from Coby Kemp: he made 14 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Leake Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Union, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Leake Academy will venture away from home to challenge Heritage Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Leake Academy's defense has only allowed 18 points per game this season, so Heritage Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Union, they will face off against Newton County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Union is facing Newton County at the right time seeing as Newton County is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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