The Stratford Academy Eagles will head out to take on the Calvary Christian Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Stratford Academy will be strutting in after a victory while Calvary Christian will be coming in after a defeat.
Stratford Academy is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Mount de Sales Academy: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Eagles blew the Cavaliers out of the water with a 49-3 final score. The win continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Cavaliers: they've now won five in a row.
Aaron Jefferson
| 10/17/25 @ Mount de Sales Academy | 119 |
| 09/19/25 vs Brookstone | 100 |
| 09/12/25 vs Frederica Academy | 34 |
| 10/10/25 vs Tattnall Square Academy | 28 |
| 09/26/25 @ John Milledge Academy | 25 |
Aaron Jefferson was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 119 yards and four TDs on only 12 carries. Those 119 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tucker Johnston, who threw for 215 yards and one touchdown on only 16 passes.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Stratford Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 240 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 187 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Calvary Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 31-7 to Strong Rock Christian.
Stratford Academy's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Calvary Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Stratford Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 238.6 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Calvary Christian, though, as they've been averaging only 93.3 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything came up roses for Stratford Academy against Calvary Christian in their previous matchup back in August of 2024, as the squad secured a 56-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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