Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Thomas Jefferson). They claimed a resounding 61-6 win over the Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy Eagles at home. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Gryphons.
Thomas Jefferson's win on Wednesday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kaiden Boyce, who rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.4 yards per carry. The team also got some help courtesy of Eli Lineberger, who threw for 143 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Thomas Jefferson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 275 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Derek Miller, who threw for 164 yards and a touchdown on only ten passes. Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy also got a significant boost from Kendrick Williams, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 117 yards.
The victory got Thomas Jefferson back to even at 2-2. As for Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thomas Jefferson will venture away from home to face off against Bessemer City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Thomas Jefferson is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy, they will head out to challenge Varsity Opponent at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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