Orangeburg Prep couldn't quite beat Calhoun Academy on Friday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 20-point loss they were dealt last Friday. The Orangeburg Prep Indians fell just short of the Calhoun Academy Cavaliers by a score of 29-26. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cavaliers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Calhoun Academy was led to victory by Chase Strickland and Colt Layton. Strickland rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns, while Layton rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Strickland is now averaging an impressive 101.8 rushing yards per game.
Orangeburg Prep's loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Calhoun Academy, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-1.
Orangeburg Prep will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Spartanburg Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. As for Calhoun Academy, they will challenge Faith Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Calhoun Academy is facing Faith Christian at the right time seeing as Faith Christian is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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