Thomas Sumter Academy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 0-4. They received a blow as they fell 40-21 to the Calhoun Academy Cavaliers. The Generals lost against the Cavaliers in their previous head to head back in September of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 50-6 score last time.
Despite the loss, Thomas Sumter Academy still got an impressive performance from Christian Williams, who picked up 226 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Even if they lost, Thomas Sumter Academy's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Jacob Lessard refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself.
As for Calhoun Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 38.7 points this season.
Colt Layton went supernova, rushing for 117 yards and one score on only nine carries. Layton is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 102 every time he's taken the field this season.
Coming up, Thomas Sumter Academy will challenge Spartanburg Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Calhoun Academy, they will square off against Colleton Prep Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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